> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.ziplime.limex.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How It Works

> The user journey from idea to live trading

Working with Ziplime follows a simple, repeatable sequence.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign in">
    Authentication uses **Global Auth**. Once you're signed in to Limex, you stay signed in — no need to log in again.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Describe your idea">
    Formulate a trading strategy in plain language. You can optionally choose which AI model you want to work with.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Strategy generation">
    The built-in AI writes the strategy code, fixes errors when they occur, and optimizes the result.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Backtesting">
    The code runs in the cloud against the platform's internal historical data — this is called a backtest.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Results">
    Outcomes are presented as charts, tables, and reports with detailed performance metrics.
  </Step>

  <Step title="History and comparison">
    Every backtest run is saved. You can return to an earlier result and compare it with the current one.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go live">
    Launch a finished strategy on a real account — connecting your broker takes a single click. See [Real Trading](/guide/platform/real-trading) for details.
  </Step>
</Steps>