# Start here

## Welcome

You’re in the Bot Studio docs. Build strategies like LEGO. Then backtest like a scientist.

### Pick your path

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th>Where do you want to go?</th><th data-card-target data-type="content-ref">Link</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Build your first graph</td><td><a href="bot-studio/strategy-builder">strategy-builder</a></td></tr><tr><td>Look up every node and property</td><td><a href="bot-studio/node-reference">node-reference</a></td></tr><tr><td>Run backtests and tune parameters</td><td><a href="bot-studio/backtesting-and-optimization">backtesting-and-optimization</a></td></tr><tr><td>Steal proven patterns</td><td><a href="bot-studio/examples">examples</a></td></tr><tr><td>Avoid slow graphs and weird results</td><td><a href="bot-studio/best-practices">best-practices</a></td></tr><tr><td>Fix validation and runtime errors fast</td><td><a href="bot-studio/troubleshooting">troubleshooting</a></td></tr><tr><td>Move strategies across workspaces</td><td><a href="bot-studio/import-and-export">import-and-export</a></td></tr><tr><td>Ask humans for help</td><td><a href="support/community-and-help">community-and-help</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### The 10-minute speedrun

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### Build a tiny strategy

Open [Strategy Builder](https://docs.quantbytes.net/bot-studio/strategy-builder). Create: **Market Data → RSI → Compare → Buy Order**.
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### Make it trade less dumb

Add a second compare for exits. Wire: **RSI → Compare (RSI > 70) → Sell Order**.
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### Backtest it

Run a quick backtest. Start with a short range like `30d`.
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### Iterate without getting lost

If a node is confusing, jump to [Node reference](https://docs.quantbytes.net/bot-studio/node-reference). If results look suspicious, read [Best practices](https://docs.quantbytes.net/bot-studio/best-practices).
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### Need the long version?

Use the full reference when you want every detail. It’s exhaustive by design.

* [Strategy Builder (full guide)](https://docs.quantbytes.net/bot-studio/strategy-builder-full-guide)

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If you’re stuck, paste your graph screenshot and error message in [Community & help](https://docs.quantbytes.net/support/community-and-help). You’ll get better answers faster.
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