Questrade IQ Edge 6.5.21

Questrade IQ Edge Technical Documentation

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System Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 10 (64-bit) or macOS High Sierra (or later)
• CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3500X (or equivalent)
• RAM: 16 GB DDR4 memory (or more recommended for heavy usage)
• Storage: 256 GB SSD storage (solid-state drive; essential for optimal performance)
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580 (optional, but recommended for GPU-accelerated features)
• Network Connectivity: Wired or Wi-Fi connection with a minimum upload speed of 50 Mbps
• Browser Compatibility:
  • Google Chrome (latest version)
  • Mozilla Firefox (latest version)
  • Safari (latest version)

Installation Guide

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Download the Installer

curl -O https://example.com/IQEdge-installer.exe

2. **Run the Installer**
	* Double-click the downloaded installer to launch it.
	* Follow the on-screen instructions to select your preferred installation location and agree to the terms of use.

#### Common Installation Issues and Solutions

*   **Error 643**: Incorrectly configured installation directory. Solution: Run the installer with administrative privileges and ensure the installation directory is not set to a drive or folder with limited access rights.
*   **Failed to initialize IQ Edge**: Insufficient memory resources. Solution: Close other resource-intensive applications and try running the installer again.

#### Post-Installation Steps

1.  Create a new user account for accessing IQ Edge, using either a username/password combination or a biometric authentication method (e.g., fingerprint scanner).
2.  Configure your network settings to ensure stable internet connectivity.
3.  Install any recommended software updates and patch levels to ensure optimal system performance.

### Technical Architecture

#### Core Technologies and Frameworks

*   **Programming Language**: Python 3.x with C extensions
*   **Web Framework**: Flask (or Django for enterprise applications)
*   **Database Management System**: PostgreSQL (with optional MySQL or SQLite support)

#### Software Architecture Overview

IQ Edge employs a microservices-based architecture to ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability. The system consists of the following primary components:

1.  **User Interface Module**: Responsible for handling user input, rendering visual content, and managing interactions with the application.
2.  **Data Management Module**: Handles data storage, retrieval, and processing using a variety of databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite) depending on the deployment environment.
3.  **Business Logic Module**: Contains all core business logic modules responsible for calculating market values, executing trades, and providing real-time insights.

#### APIs and Services

IQ Edge interacts with third-party services through RESTful APIs, including:

1.  **Market Data Feed**: Provides historical and real-time market data from various exchanges.
2.  **Exchange API**: Facilitates the execution of trades by connecting to exchange servers directly.
3.  **Payment Gateway**: Handles payment processing for user transactions.

#### Performance Considerations

The system is designed with performance in mind, taking into account factors such as:

1.  **Database Optimization**: Optimized database queries and indexing techniques minimize access times.
2.  **Server Clustering**: Multiple servers work together to distribute workload effectively, reducing latency and improving overall responsiveness.

### Dependencies

#### Python Libraries and Frameworks

*   **NumPy** (version: 1.20.3)
*   **Pandas** (version: 1.3.5)

#### Third-Party Software

*   **PostgreSQL** (version: 13.4) with optional MySQL or SQLite support
*   **Flask** (version: 2.0.2) for web development

#### Prerequisite Software

*   **Git** (version: 2.33.1) for code management and version control
*   **Python** (version: 3.9.5) as a runtime environment requirement