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# Best Practices
> How to get the best results from ATI when writing ideas, clarifying intent, and iterating safely.
## Best input patterns
A strong trading idea usually includes:
* market (symbol)
* timeframe
* direction (long, short, or both)
* entry logic (what triggers a trade)
* exit logic (what closes a trade)
* risk rules (TP/SL at minimum)
Example:
```text theme={null}
Create ETH/USDT strategy on 1h.
Long: enter when MACD crosses up and Supertrend flips bullish.
Exit long: TP 6%, SL 1%.
Short: enter when MACD crosses down and Supertrend flips bearish.
Exit short: TP 5%, SL 1%.
Trade only Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri.
```
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## Write clearly, not perfectly
You don’t need perfect structure.
But you should avoid ambiguity.
Do:
* use numbers
* name indicators explicitly
* keep conditions readable
Avoid:
* “tight stop” (use 0.8%)
* “strong trend” (define it)
* “trade when market looks good”
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## Start simple, then scale
Good iteration starts with a baseline:
* one entry trigger
* one exit rule
* one risk rule
Then add complexity only if it solves a real problem.
The correct iteration order.
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## Validate behavior with trades
Before trusting metrics:
* inspect trade history
* explain the first 10 trades
* confirm exits behave as expected
A safe workflow to interpret results.
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## Avoid overfitting
Use guardrails:
* enough trades
* multiple ranges
* small parameter changes
* multiple markets
The most important safety rules.
The best strategies are simple, explicit, and robust.