Define the strategy before the code
Write each entry, exit, sizing and no-trade rule in plain language first. Specify the instruments, trading session, data interval, position limits and what should happen when an input is missing. Rules that are ambiguous on paper will also be difficult to verify in an automated system.
Separate signal generation from execution. A backtest can help inspect historical behaviour, while a paper workflow can help test order handling and operational steps. Neither proves that a strategy will be profitable in future markets.
Plan broker API connectivity
A bot depends on the broker’s authentication and API policies, available endpoints, rate limits and order lifecycle. These details change over time. Use the official documentation for your broker and ask which specific API workflow a software package supports. Avoid sharing passwords, one-time passcodes, API secrets or session tokens with developers or support staff.
For Dark Logic Algo’s current product options, review the Angel One and Upstox pages and confirm the exact version and feature fit before purchase or live use.
Test failure paths and risk limits
A responsible test plan includes more than a profitable-looking chart. Check stale or missing data, rejected orders, partial fills, duplicate signals, network interruptions, restart behaviour and the manual stop procedure. Confirm where the authoritative order and position status can be checked.
Define maximum order size, position exposure and daily loss limits where the product supports them. A configured stop-loss cannot ensure an exit at a specific price during a gap, outage or illiquid market. Monitor the account and remain responsible for every order placed.
When custom development may be needed
If your rules are not supported by an off-the-shelf setup, describe the logic, broker, instruments and test cases in a technical enquiry. Dark Logic Algo discusses custom strategy and source-code requirements case by case; availability, scope, cost and delivery terms must be confirmed in writing before work begins.