Zipline is a powerful open source backtesting library that allows you to test your trading algorithms against historical data. It is written in Python and is available on GitHub. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Zipline on EndeavourOS Latest.
Before we begin, you need to ensure that you have the following:
pip package managerOpen a terminal window and enter the following command to update your system:
sudo pacman -Syu
Next, install the required dependencies by entering the following command:
sudo pacman -S pkg-config m4 gcc make libtool automake zeromq python-pip
To install Zipline, you need to first clone it from the official GitHub repository. Enter the following command in the terminal:
git clone https://github.com/diced/zipline.git
This will download the source code from the Zipline repository.
Next, navigate to the Zipline directory by entering the following command:
cd zipline
Now, install the required Python packages by running:
pip install -e .
This will install Zipline in editable mode.
To verify that Zipline has been installed correctly, enter the following command:
zipline --version
This command will print the version number of Zipline that has been installed. If you see the version number, it means that Zipline has been successfully installed on your system.
In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Zipline on EndeavourOS Latest. Zipline can be a powerful tool for testing and developing trading algorithms, and with this guide, you can get started using it on your own system.
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