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[UltimateBetter]

Anybody using homemade software

[mikesal57]

Dude....start using "search" functions when your a newbie


http://www.paceadvantage.com/forum/s...d.php?t=125297

[JJMartin]

Originally Posted by UltimateBetter

Anybody using homemade software

Yes.

[Speed Figure]

Yes, any questions?

[UltimateBetter]

It's a simple question I plan to invest in software that a coder is planning to make and would like to get some ideas what kinda oh algorithim should be written.

[UltimateBetter]

Dude Dude there is a part two on this question do your reading I plan to get a coder too write some homemade software need some ideas on algorithim.

[raybo]

Hundreds of members here use home grown software. Algorithms, thousands of them. Good luck!

[UltimateBetter]

Just need an idea don't have to share ant secrets lol...

[hcap]

Originally Posted by UltimateBetter

Just need an idea don't have to share ant secrets lol...

Here is a not so secret secret.
Learn to handicap.

[Southbaygent]

I have thousands of lines of code I've written. Vast portion of it has to do with:

1) where do I access data and in what format - entries, charts, trn/jock stats, etc
2) how to I import or use the data above in a spreadsheet/database?
3) what kind of historical review can I perform and report on (oh yeah report another huge hunk of code) on said data

Then you can start working on algorithms to work the data for handicapping future races.

[whodoyoulike]

Yes, I do. Designed and programmed it myself.

Is this coder designing the program based on your algorithms?

Otherwise, you really need to consider hcap's advice.

[raybo]

Originally Posted by UltimateBetter

Just need an idea don't have to share ant secrets lol...

I wasn't being flippant about all the members here using home made software, nor the fact that there are, literally, thousands of possible algorithms that may or may not apply to your own style of handicapping, and your own goals.

But, to say that you are going to hire a programmer to write some software for you, and at the same time be asking us for algorithms, means that you have not paid your dues yet. You must learn to handicap races first, then you can worry about computer algorithms. Now, if this programmer of yours is an accomplished handicapper already, then he likely has lots of algorithms, or many ideas for algorithms, already. But, even if he writes his own algorithms, they may not suit your needs or style of handicapping/playing.

If you want a good piece of software written, one that will work well for you, and you can't create it yourself, then you need to learn how to play the game properly first, before thinking about hiring someone to write software for you.

[UltimateBetter]

Wow it was question and too my friend about handicapping I been playing this game for awhile and yes its about handicapping but a lot counts about ROI my friend cause in long run from a great friend handicapping is fine but even the best handicappers take a loss I'm so sure you know how to handicap but what I want to know is do Avg At 35 percent not.Thats why alot of these warez are get saving data to Get ROI and then when the true handicapping happens . Intended to Hcp

[whodoyoulike]

I'm sorry, I didn't understand any part of your last post.

Btw, I always attempt to help supposed newbies when I'm able because I still remember how frustrating it is to navigate the handicapping pitfalls. And, back when I started there really were few places to turn for assistance but don't expect being given anything in other words I'm willing to point you in another direction if I've encountered similar problems. And, you'd be surprised how often we go in the same or a certain direction in this game it's just at different times.

[Speed Figure]

I think the 1st thing you need to know is 1. What's my style of handicapping? 2. How much $ do I want to spend? 3. What do I want the program to do? 4. What data do I want to use? 5. Once you start the more things you will want to add & that's going to up the price! custom programs are not cheap. There are many on this board that claim to have homegrown software, but they never ever show it!