# Node-RED Bitstamp Ticker Flow

## Introduction
This repository contains a Node-RED flow called `nodered_bitstamp_ticker_flow` authored by Lukas Goldschmidt. The flow fetches ticker information for all Bitstamp pairs and splits the information into tables for each pair. This data is then used in a trade bot application.

## About Node-RED
Node-RED is a powerful tool for building Internet of Things (IoT) applications with a focus on simplifying the 'wiring together' of code blocks to carry out tasks. It uses a visual programming approach that allows developers to connect predefined code blocks, known as 'nodes', together to perform a task.

## About QuestDB
QuestDB is a fast open-source time-series database with high-performance ingestion and SQL analytics. It tackles difficulties when managing high throughput of time-based data and makes it easy to analyze the ingested data through simple SQL queries.

## Installation
Node-RED can be installed on various platforms, including a local computer, a device such as a Raspberry Pi, or in the cloud. This flow is running on a Raspberry Pi 3 as an add-on of Home Assistant. You can find detailed instructions on how to install Node-RED on a Raspberry Pi 3 on the internet.

Once Node-RED is installed, you can import a flow into it. Detailed instructions on how to install a flow in Node-RED can be found on the internet.

## Usage
The only file in this repository is `bitstamp_ticker_flow.json`, which contains the Node-RED flow. After installing Node-RED and importing the flow, you can use it to fetch ticker information for all Bitstamp pairs.

## Disclaimer
This software comes with no warranty. The author is not responsible for any loss of money, time, sanity, or personal relationships as a result of using this code. Use at your own risk and amusement. Made under the influence of Cannabis and with the clever assistance of Bing AI and ChatGPT.