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Code Validation

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The Code Validation feature checks your Pine Script against TradingView’s actual compiler, catching errors before you copy your code to the platform.

How It Works

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Your Code → Algo Trade Analytics → TradingView Compiler → Results
                                           ↓
                              Errors, Warnings, Info

The system sends your code to TradingView’s validation endpoint and returns:

  • Errors — Must be fixed before the script will compile
  • Warnings — Code works but has potential issues
  • Info — Suggestions and best practices

Manual Validation

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Running Validation

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Click the ✓ Validate button in the editor toolbar.

Process:

  1. Your code is sent for validation
  2. A loading indicator appears
  3. Results display in the validation panel

Validation Panel

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✓ Script is valid
──────────────────────────────────────────
No errors or warnings detected.

Or with issues:

❌ 2 Errors | ⚠️ 1 Warning
──────────────────────────────────────────
Line 15: Undeclared identifier 'rsi_val' [Fix with AI]
Line 23: Cannot call 'security' with argument... [Fix with AI]
──────────────────────────────────────────
Line 45: Consider using 'request.security' instead [Info]

Auto-Validation

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When enabled, your code validates automatically after changes.

Enabling Auto-Validation

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  1. Click the ⚙️ settings icon in the toolbar
  2. Toggle Auto-Validation on

How It Works

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  1. You stop typing for 600ms
  2. Validation runs automatically
  3. Results update in the panel

Error Types

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Syntax Errors

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Missing brackets, incorrect keywords, malformed expressions.

Example:

Line 10: Mismatched input '(' expecting ')'

Common causes:

  • Unclosed parentheses or brackets
  • Missing commas in function calls
  • Typos in keywords

Undeclared Identifiers

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Using variables or functions that don’t exist.

Example:

Line 15: Undeclared identifier 'rsi_val'

Common causes:

  • Typo in variable name
  • Using variable before declaration
  • Missing function import

Type Errors

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Using incompatible data types.

Example:

Line 23: Cannot call 'strategy.entry' with argument 'qty'=string

Common causes:

  • Passing string where number expected
  • Using series where simple required
  • Incorrect function signatures

Deprecated Function Warnings

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Using outdated Pine Script functions.

Example:

Line 45: 'security' is deprecated. Use 'request.security' instead.

Common in:

  • Code migrated from older Pine Script versions
  • Copy-pasted examples from old tutorials
  • Legacy strategies being updated

Fix with AI

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Each error and warning includes a Fix with AI button.

How It Works

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  1. Click Fix with AI

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    The error details are sent to the AI chat.

  2. AI Analyzes

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    The AI examines:

    • The error message
    • The surrounding code
    • Your script context

  3. Receive Fix

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    The AI returns a diff showing the proposed fix.

  4. Apply or Dismiss

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    Review the change and apply if correct.

Example Fix

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Error:

Line 15: Undeclared identifier 'rsi_val'

AI Response:

entry_condition = rsi_val < 30
entry_condition = rsi_value < 30

Explanation: “The variable rsi_val doesn’t exist. Based on line 8 where you declared rsi_value, this appears to be a typo.”

TradingView Username

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Why Configure It?

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Providing your TradingView username enables:

  • More accurate validation results
  • Access to your saved libraries
  • Better script compatibility checking

How to Configure

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  1. Go to Account Settings
  2. Navigate to Integrations or TradingView
  3. Enter your TradingView username
  4. Save settings

Common Validation Scenarios

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Script Won’t Compile

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❌ 5 Errors

Action: Fix errors one at a time, starting from the first. Often, later errors are caused by earlier ones.

Warnings but No Errors

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✓ Valid | ⚠️ 3 Warnings

Action: Warnings won’t prevent compilation, but review them:

  • Deprecated functions should be updated
  • Potential bugs should be investigated
  • Style suggestions can be ignored if intentional

No Issues Found

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✓ Script is valid

Action: Safe to copy to TradingView. Note that validation doesn’t guarantee the strategy works correctly—only that it compiles.

Validation vs. TradingView

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What’s Checked

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Validation CatchesTradingView Also Checks
✅ Syntax errors✅ Syntax errors
✅ Type mismatches✅ Type mismatches
✅ Undefined variables✅ Undefined variables
✅ Deprecated functions✅ Deprecated functions
❌ Runtime errors✅ Runtime errors
❌ Series length issues✅ Series length issues

What May Differ

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Some errors only appear in TradingView:

  • Data-dependent errors — Errors that depend on actual chart data
  • Runtime limits — Memory or execution time limits
  • Indicator-specific issues — Problems with overlay settings

Best Practices

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Validate Often

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  • After each significant change
  • Before copying to TradingView
  • After applying AI suggestions

Fix Systematically

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  1. Address errors first (required)
  2. Review warnings (recommended)
  3. Consider info suggestions (optional)

Use Fix with AI

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Don’t waste time debugging manually:

  1. Click “Fix with AI”
  2. Review the suggestion
  3. Apply if correct

The AI often provides context and explanations that help you learn.

Troubleshooting

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Validation Takes Too Long

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Causes:

  • Large script
  • Network issues
  • TradingView API delays

Solutions:

  • Wait a moment and retry
  • Check your internet connection
  • Reduce script size if possible

Validation Returns Empty

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Causes:

  • Empty script
  • Network failure
  • API timeout

Solutions:

  • Ensure script has content
  • Refresh the page
  • Check console for errors
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