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Script Documentation​

Header Documentation​

//@version=5
// @description A comprehensive trading strategy combining multiple indicators
// @author YourName
// @license MIT
// @version 1.0.0

indicator("Advanced Trading Strategy", overlay=true)

// Input parameters with descriptions
length = input.int(14, "SMA Length", 
    tooltip="Number of bars used in Simple Moving Average calculation")
threshold = input.float(2.0, "Volatility Threshold",
    tooltip="Minimum volatility level for trade signals")

Code Comments​

//@version=5
strategy("Well Documented Strategy")

// Function documentation
//@function Calculates risk-adjusted position size
//@param price Entry price for the trade
//@param stopLoss Stop loss price level
//@param riskPercent Maximum risk per trade as percentage
//@returns Position size in units
calculatePositionSize(price, stopLoss, riskPercent) =>
    riskAmount = strategy.equity * (riskPercent/100)
    positionSize = riskAmount / math.abs(price - stopLoss)
    math.min(positionSize, strategy.equity / price)

Script Protection​

Code Obfuscation​

//@version=5
indicator("Protected Indicator")

// Protect sensitive calculations
_protected_calc() =>
    // Complex calculation hidden from view
    value = ta.ema(close, 14) + ta.sma(close, 28)
    multiplier = math.random(90, 110) / 100
    value * multiplier

// Public interface
plot(_protected_calc())

Access Control​

//@version=5
strategy("Access Control")

// Validate user access
validateUser() =>
    // Example validation (implement your own logic)
    allowed = input.bool(true, "Demo Mode")
    if not allowed
        runtime.error("Access Denied")
    allowed

// Use validation
if validateUser()
    // Strategy logic here

Script Distribution​

Public Publishing​

//@version=5
// @link https://www.tradingview.com/script/yourscriptid/
// @tag Technical
// @tag Momentum
// @tag Trend

indicator("Public Indicator")

// Clear description of functionality
//@description This indicator combines momentum and trend analysis
//@example Use divergence signals for trade entries

Premium Features​

//@version=5
indicator("Premium Features")

// Basic features
showBasic = input.bool(true, "Show Basic Signals")
if showBasic
    // Basic indicator logic

// Premium features
showPremium = input.bool(false, "Enable Premium Features",
    tooltip="Requires premium subscription")
if showPremium
    // Advanced indicator logic

Version Control​

Change Management​

//@version=5
// @changelog
// v1.0.0 - Initial release
// v1.1.0 - Added volatility filter
// v1.1.1 - Bug fixes in signal generation
// v1.2.0 - Added premium features

indicator("Versioned Indicator")

// Version-specific code
currentVersion = "1.2.0"

Backward Compatibility​

//@version=5
indicator("Compatible Indicator")

// Support legacy parameters
legacyMode = input.bool(false, "Legacy Mode (v1.x)")

// Handle different versions
if legacyMode
    // Old calculation method
    sma = ta.sma(close, 14)
else
    // New improved method
    sma = ta.vwma(close, 14)

Monetization​

Premium Indicators​

//@version=5
indicator("Premium Strategy")

// Feature tiers
basic = input.bool(true, "Basic Features")
premium = input.bool(false, "Premium Features")
enterprise = input.bool(false, "Enterprise Features")

// Tiered functionality
if basic
    // Basic indicators
    plot(ta.sma(close, 14))

if premium
    // Advanced indicators
    plot(ta.bbands(close, 20, 2))

if enterprise
    // Custom algorithms
    plot(customAlgorithm())

Usage Analytics​

//@version=5
indicator("Usage Tracking")

// Track feature usage
trackUsage(feature) =>
    var map = array.new_string(0)
    if barstate.islast
        array.push(map, feature + ":" + str.tostring(timenow))

// Monitor usage
if ta.crossover(close, ta.sma(close, 14))
    trackUsage("Crossover Signal")

Community Engagement​

User Feedback​

//@version=5
indicator("Community Feedback")

// User configuration
userConfig = input.string("default", "Configuration",
    options=["default", "community", "custom"])

// Community-driven settings
if userConfig == "community"
    length = 20  // Community recommended
    threshold = 2.0
else if userConfig == "custom"
    length = input.int(14, "Custom Length")
    threshold = input.float(1.5, "Custom Threshold")
Publishing Tips
  • Document your code thoroughly
  • Protect intellectual property
  • Maintain version control
  • Consider monetization options
  • Engage with the community
Common Mistakes

❌ Poor documentation ❌ Insufficient testing before release ❌ No version control ❌ Ignoring user feedback ❌ Unclear licensing terms

Next Steps​

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