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# Beginner - Simple MA Cross Over

## Simple MA Crossover Overview

In this beginner level tutorial we are going to build a custom automated strategy that goes long when the fast moving average crosses above the slow moving average and goes short when the fast moving average crosses below the slow moving average.

* [Set Up](/developer/desktop-sdk/guides/educational-resources/developing-strategies/beginner-simple-ma-cross-over/set-up10)
* [Creating the Strategy via the Wizard](/developer/desktop-sdk/guides/educational-resources/developing-strategies/beginner-simple-ma-cross-over/creating-the-strategy-via-the-wizard)
* [Creating the Strategy via Self Programming](/developer/desktop-sdk/guides/educational-resources/developing-strategies/beginner-simple-ma-cross-over/creating-the-strategy-via-self-programming)
* [Compiling](/developer/desktop-sdk/guides/educational-resources/developing-strategies/beginner-simple-ma-cross-over/compiling7)