Getting Started with SQA

Welcome to SQA! This guide will help you get up and running with stock market technical analysis in just a few minutes.

What You'll Learn

In this section, you'll learn how to:

• Install SQA and its dependencies
• Configure your environment for data access
• Run your first analysis
• Use the interactive console
• Understand the basic workflow

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• Ruby 3.2+ installed on your system
• TA-Lib C library (for technical indicators)
• (Optional) Alpha Vantage API key for live data access

Quick Navigation

• Installation

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  Install SQA and set up TA-Lib for technical analysis

  Installation Guide

• Quick Start

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  Get your first analysis running in minutes

  Quick Start Guide

Typical Workflow

Here's the typical workflow when using SQA:

What's Next?

Once you've completed the getting started guides, you can explore:

• Core Concepts - Deep dive into SQA's architecture
• Technical Indicators - Learn about the 150+ indicators
• Trading Strategies - Explore built-in and custom strategies
• Advanced Features - Portfolio management, backtesting, and more

Need Help?

If you run into issues:

1. Check the Troubleshooting section below
2. Review the Requirements page
3. Visit our GitHub Issues

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Ruby Version Too Old

ruby --version  # Should be 3.2 or higher
rbenv install 3.3.6  # Or rvm install ruby-3.3.6

TA-Lib Not Found

# See the Installation guide for TA-Lib setup
# Quick check:
ls /usr/local/lib/libta_lib.*

API Key Issues

# Set your Alpha Vantage API key
export AV_API_KEY="your_key_here"
# Or add to ~/.bashrc for persistence

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Ready to install? Let's get started with the Installation Guide!