Best practices on writing functions in NinjaScript

[Stett0002]

Hi, I've been using TradeStation for quite a while and I liked the straight forward approach the language offered to create functions (that could be used as input for e.g. indicators).

I've switched to NT8 some weeks ago and I struggle a bit to figure out what the best practice are in Ninja for writing functions that I could reuse generally in my various scripts (e.g. for calculations within indicators, strategies etc.)

Such a function could be as simple as:

public int myFunction(int a, int b)
{
return <do some math>
}

Some thoughts/questions:
- Where is the best place to store such functions?
- Would it make sense to put them in a separate namespace?
- When writing a new function, would you normally start with an indicator, defining the arguments, and omit the plotting options?

Thank you for hints and/or resources on this.
P

[ttodua]

two cents from me - you might create a file under "AddOns" folder, like "MyLibrary.cs", then there define Namespace (or class, as you wish), named i.e.

namespace MyLibrary {   
    public static int myFunction(){} 
 }

and create bunch of static methods there. Will make your development easier.

[NinjaTrader_BrandonH]

Hello Stett0002,

Thanks for your post.

As ttodua stated, you could create static methods in a NinjaScript AddOn which could be referenced in other scripts.

See the MySharedMethodsAddOnExample script in this forum thread for an example of creating static methods: https://ninjatrader.com/support/foru...est#post733956

Let us know if we may assist further.

[Stett0002]

Very helpful, this is exactly what I was looking for, thanks to both!

[davidmalith]

thanks a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!