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by blr246
2911 days ago
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As a programmer and practitioner, I'm curious about what kinds of skills and training it takes to program quantum computers. Can you shed some insight into what's really different about the tools and task of programming a quantum computer versus using classical programming languages and tools? Do you think quantum computer programming will rapidly become standard training for CS undergrads, or do you expect it to remain a niche skillset like FPGAs, etc, since it will only supplement and not replace classical computers. Also, nice to meet you. Your essays have been inspiring over the years. |
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I imagine that programming QCs will be a lot like programming classical computers, except with an additional body of technical knowledge that one needs to master. In that respect, it will be a lot like 3D graphics programming, or crypto programming, or AI programming, or compiler programming. And much like with those other types of specialized programming, even in a world filled with useful QCs, I imagine that only a minority of programmers would really need to understand how to interface with them.
Everyone: OK, I'm going to sleep now, since I need to catch a flight tomorrow morning. I'll try to answer a few more questions on the plane, but then I'll probably call it a day (or rather, two days :-) ). No additional questions please. Thanks for all the interesting questions!