| name | nt-learn |
| description | Use when learning NautilusTrader from scratch or deepening understanding. Provides a structured curriculum from installation to building custom NT components in Python and Rust. |
Learn NautilusTrader
Overview
A structured learning pathway from beginner to NT developer. Walks through installation, examples, concepts, and progressively deeper implementation — from Python strategies to Rust internals to full Rust trading systems.
Workflow
- Ask: "What's your current level with NautilusTrader?"
- Brand new → Start at Stage 01
- Can run examples → Start at Stage 03
- Can write strategies → Start at Stage 05
- Want to learn Rust internals → Start at Stage 08
- Want to write full Rust trading systems → Start at Stage 09
- Want to build/extend NT → Start at Stage 10
- Work through stages sequentially from entry point
- Each stage has concepts, exercises, and a checkpoint
- Ask user for local NT path at first source exploration
Curriculum
| Stage | Topic | Prerequisites |
|---|
| 01 | Setup & Installation | None |
| 02 | Running Examples | Stage 01 |
| 03 | Architecture Foundations | Stage 02 |
| 04 | First Strategy | Stage 03 |
| 05 | Backtesting Deep Dive | Stage 04 |
| 06 | Indicators & Actors | Stage 05 |
| 07 | Live Trading | Stage 06 |
| 08 | Rust Internals | Stage 07 |
| 09 | Full Rust Trading | Stage 08 |
| 10 | Building NT | Stage 09 |
Stage Files
Each stage is in curriculum/NN-topic.md. Load the appropriate stage file based on where the user is.
