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A quantum processor, like any computing device, requires the development of both hardware and the necessary set of software solutions, starting with quantum algorithms and ending with means of accessing quantum devices. As part of the…

The number of qubits in quantum computers keeps growing, but most quantum programs remain relatively small because of the noisy nature of the underlying quantum hardware. This might lead quantum cloud providers to explore increased hardware…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2025-07-24 Samuel Ovaskainen , Majid Haghparast , Tommi Mikkonen

A quantum computer (QC) can solve many computational problems more efficiently than a classic one. The field of QCs is growing: companies (such as DWave, IBM, Google, and Microsoft) are building QC offerings. We position that software…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2019-07-09 Andriy Miranskyy , Lei Zhang

The emergence of quantum computing has introduced a revolutionary paradigm capable of transforming numerous scientific and industrial sectors. Nevertheless, realizing the practical utilization of quantum software in real-world applications…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2024-03-29 Vlad Stirbu , Majid Haghparast , Muhammad Waseem , Niraj Dayama , Tommi Mikkonen

Quantum computing, leveraging quantum phenomena like superposition and entanglement, is emerging as a transformative force in computing technology, promising unparalleled computational speed and efficiency crucial for engineering…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2024-08-30 Osama Muhammad Raisuddin , Suvranu De

With recent advances in the development of more powerful quantum computers, the re-search area of quantum software engineering is emerging. Quantum software plays a critical role in exploiting the full potential of quantum computing…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2022-09-13 Muhammad Azeem Akbar , Saima Rafi , Arif Ali Khan

With recent advances in the development of more powerful quantum computers, the research area of quantum software engineering is emerging, having the goal to provide concepts, principles, and guidelines to develop high-quality quantum…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2021-06-18 Benjamin Weder , Johanna Barzen , Frank Leymann , Daniel Vietz

Experience from seven decades of classical computing suggests that a sustainable computer industry depends on a community of software engineers writing programs to address a wide variety of specific end-user needs, achieving both…

The rise of quantum computing has driven the need for quantum software engineering, yet its programming landscape remains largely unexplored in empirical research. As quantum technologies advance toward industrial adoption, understanding…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2025-03-10 Arif Ali Khan , Boshuai Ye , Muhammad Azeem Akbar , Javed Ali Khan , Davoud Mougouei , Xinyuan Ma

With the advance in quantum computing, quantum software becomes critical for exploring the full potential of quantum computing systems. Recently, quantum software engineering (QSE) becomes an emerging area attracting more and more…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2022-05-09 Mohamed Raed El aoun , Heng Li , Foutse Khomh , Moses Openja

Accurate models for open quantum systems -- quantum states that have non-trivial interactions with their environment -- may aid in the advancement of a diverse array of fields, including quantum computation, informatics, and the prediction…

Oracle quantum programs are a fundamental class of quantum programs that serve as a critical bridge between quantum computing and classical computing. Many important quantum algorithms are built upon oracle quantum programs, making it…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2026-03-18 Peixun Long , Jianjun Zhao

Quantum computing is a disruptive technology with the potential to transform various fields. It has predicted abilities to solve complex computational problems beyond the reach of classical computers. However, developing quantum software…

Quantum computing is increasingly practiced through programming, yet most educational offerings emphasize algorithmic or framework-level use rather than software engineering concerns such as testing, abstraction, tooling, and lifecycle…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2026-04-28 Andriy Miranskyy

Quantum computing has become an active research field in recent years, as its applications in fields such as cryptography, optimization, and materials science are promising. Along with these developments, challenges and opportunities exist…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2026-01-13 Neilson Carlos Leite Ramalho , Erico A. da Silva , Higor Amario de Souza , Marcos Lordello Chaim

Quantum software testing introduces new challenges that differ fundamentally from those in classical software engineering. Aims: This study investigates how the quantum software industry defines testing roles and what skills are expected…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2026-02-24 Ronnie de Souza Santos , Maria Teresa Baldassarre , Cesar França

While recent progress in quantum hardware open the door for significant speedup in certain key areas (cryptography, biology, chemistry, optimization, machine learning, etc), quantum algorithms are still hard to implement right, and the…

Programming Languages · Computer Science 2022-04-11 Christophe Chareton , Sébastien Bardin , Dongho Lee , Benoît Valiron , Renaud Vilmart , Zhaowei Xu

Quantum computers are becoming real, and they have the inherent potential to significantly impact many application domains. We sketch the basics about programming quantum computers, showing that quantum programs are typically hybrid…

Quantum computing is an emerging technology, promising a paradigm shift in computing, and allowing for speedups in many different problems. However, quantum devices are still in their early stages, most with only a small number qubits. This…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2018-11-09 Adam Kelly

As quantum computers become available to the general public, the need has arisen to train a cohort of quantum programmers, many of whom have been developing classical computer programs for most of their careers. While currently available…