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What is backtesting, how is it done, and what does it not prove?
BUILTExplaining the steps of a backtest, the assumptions it rests on, typical traps like lookahead and overfitting, and what the results do and do not prove.
Paper trading, overfitting, win rate, and interpreting results
Covering forward validation with a validation ladder, metrics with a comparison matrix, typical failure examples, and a readiness checklist for going live.