diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 3f38715..38aa277 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -279,46 +279,97 @@ __6. Logging and Documentation:__ --------------------- -## Roadmap - - -**Week 1-2: Research and In-Depth Planning** - -- Immerse yourself in GraphQL principles, dissecting query structure and response formats. -- Gain a deep understanding of the Investopedia trading game API, exploring available endpoints and data structures. -- Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria. -- Craft a meticulous roadmap, delineating architectural considerations and design strategies. - -**Week 3-4: Architectural Blueprint** - -- Architect a modular and scalable library design, encompassing modules for query construction, request dispatch, response processing, and error handling. -- Define the class hierarchy and data models, aligning them with GraphQL paradigms. -- Select appropriate third-party libraries for HTTP communication and GraphQL parsing. - -**Week 5-6: Core Functionality Implementation** -- Develop core mechanisms for sending GraphQL requests to the Investopedia API, emphasizing robustness and efficiency. -- Concentrate on programmatically generating complex and valid GraphQL queries. -- Establish an elegant error-handling framework to gracefully manage unforeseen scenarios. - -**Week 7-8: Response Handling and User Interaction** - -- Implement comprehensive mechanisms for parsing and processing diverse responses from the API. -- Construct an intuitive and user-centric interface that abstracts the intricacies of GraphQL operations. -- Enable developers to tailor queries to specific needs and seamlessly manage authentication tokens. - -**Week 9-10: Comprehensive Documentation and Debugging Strategies** - -- Produce thorough documentation covering both technical intricacies and practical usage of the library. -- Address common pitfalls, provide troubleshooting techniques, and offer practical debugging strategies. -- Augment the documentation with annotated code examples, illustrative diagrams, and real-world scenarios. - -**Week 11-12: Rigorous Testing, Refinement, and Packaging** - -- Subject the library to rigorous testing across various usage scenarios, ensuring robustness and performance. -- Incorporate feedback from testing phases to enhance code quality and optimize performance. -- Package the library for distribution, accompanied by well-structured installation instructions and usage guidelines. +## Roadmap +### Phase 1: Research and Understanding (Estimated Time: 15 hours) +1. Study Black-Scholes Model (5 hours): +- Dive into academic papers, online resources, and books to understand the mathematical foundations of the Black-Scholes model. +- Familiarize yourself with the Black-Scholes formula, its assumptions, and risk-neutral pricing. +2. Explore Additional Concepts (5 hours): +- Delve into option Greeks (delta, gamma, vega, theta, rho), implied volatility, and the Heston model. +- Gather insights from advanced topics such as calibration procedures, Monte Carlo simulation, and sensitivity analysis. +3. Resource Review (5 hours): +- Explore online tutorials, courses, and books recommended in the project description. +- Investigate GitHub repositories like QuantLib for practical implementations. +- Summarize key learnings and resources for quick reference. + +### Phase 2: Project Setup and Planning (Estimated Time: 10 hours) +1. Define Project Structure (3 hours): +- Plan a directory structure for your project (e.g., src, include, test, docs). +- Decide on file naming conventions and coding standards. +2. Identify Main Components (3 hours): +- List the main components/modules required for the Black-Scholes model, option Greeks, and Heston model integration. +- Define interfaces between components. +3. Setup Version Control (4 hours): +- Initialize a Git repository for version control. +- Create a .gitignore file to exclude unnecessary files. +- Commit the initial project structure. + + +### Phase 3: Basic Implementation (Estimated Time: 30 hours) +1. Implement Black-Scholes Basics (15 hours): +- Implement the Black-Scholes formula for European options in the "src" directory. +- Develop necessary formulas and calculations for option pricing. +2. User Input Handling (8 hours): +- Implement user input functionality for option parameters. +- Validate and sanitize user inputs to ensure correctness. +3. File Input Handling (7 hours): +- Develop functions to read option parameters from external files (e.g., CSV). +- Handle errors gracefully and provide meaningful error messages. + + +### Phase 4: Advanced Features (Estimated Time: 40 hours) +1. Option Greeks Calculation (15 hours): +- Extend the implementation to calculate option Greeks: delta, gamma, vega, theta, and rho. +- Ensure accurate and efficient calculations. +2. Enhanced Black-Scholes Pricing Models (15 hours): +- Implement implied volatility calculation in the Black-Scholes model. +- Incorporate Heston model equations for pricing. +3. Calibration Procedure (10 hours): +- Develop a calibration procedure to estimate Heston model parameters based on market data. +- Implement optimization algorithms (e.g., gradient descent) for parameter fine-tuning. + +### Phase 5: Additional Features (Estimated Time: 35 hours) +1. Volatility Surface Calculation (15 hours): +- Implement functions to calculate the implied volatility surface using the Heston model. +- Visualize the surface using plotting libraries (e.g., Matplotlib). +2. Monte Carlo Simulation (10 hours): +- Develop Monte Carlo simulation for generating random paths based on the Heston model. +- Ensure realistic simulations for both asset price and volatility. +3. Historical Volatility Analysis (10 hours): +- Integrate functionality to calculate historical volatility based on historical price data. +- Implement data analysis tools for insights. + +### Phase 6: Testing and Validation (Estimated Time: 20 hours) +1. Unit Testing (10 hours): +- Implement comprehensive unit tests for each component. +- Use a testing framework (e.g., Google Test) to automate tests. +2. Validation (10 hours): +- Validate the entire program against established pricing models. +- Compare results with known Black-Scholes and Heston model outcomes. + + +### Phase 7: Documentation and Optimization (Estimated Time: 20 hours) +1. Create README and Documentation (10 hours): +- Document the project overview, features, and usage in the README. +- Write detailed documentation for each feature, including examples. +2. Code Comments (5 hours): +- Add comments to your code for clarity and context. +- Ensure that the codebase is well-documented for future reference. +3. Optimization (5 hours): +- Optimize the performance of the option pricing calculations. +- Document performance improvements achieved. + +### Phase 8: Visualization and Finalization (Estimated Time: 15 hours) +1. Visualizations (10 hours): +- Enhance the project with visualizations using plotting libraries. +- Plot option prices, implied volatility surfaces, Greeks, or other relevant metrics. +2. Finalize Documentation (5 hours): +- Review and finalize all project documentation. +- Ensure consistency and completeness. + +### Phase 9: Share and Showcase (Estimated Time: 10 hours)