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Trend algo help

Hello everyone,

My name is Davide and i'm new to the community. I subscribed because i am interested in writing trend following algorithms since i recently learned programming with a friend. I would like to know how i can check if my algorithm works once i have it done. Is there any way to predict how well it works and how much money it could potentially make? Also, what are the regulations behind algo trading? Can you simply run a code from your computer on certain websites or do you actually need to open an office?

Sorry if any of my questions could sound stupid, but i'm really new to this world

thanks, Davide