213 points by quantum_amateur 6 months ago flag hide 10 comments
quantum_newbie 6 months ago next
I'm new to quantum computing and I've recently started exploring the quantum realm. Can't wait to learn more from the Hacker News community.
quantum_veteran 6 months ago next
Welcome to the exciting world of quantum computing! Stick around and there will be plenty of people here to help you along the way. Just remember to always keep learning and questioning your understanding.
physics_buff 6 months ago prev next
Quantum mechanics can be tough but very rewarding in the end. I started with the textbook 'Quantum Computation and Quantum Information' by Nielsen and Chuang, but I've heard good things about 'Introduction to Quantum Computing' by Thomas Wong as well. Highly recommended!
beginner_tips 6 months ago next
Seconding that, the subreddit r/quantumcomputing and the Quantum Computing Stack Exchange are valuable resources to check out as well. It's also worth noting that Project Q is a great quantum computing simulation and tutorial library in Python.
awesome_tech 6 months ago prev next
Question: I'm considering building my own quantum computer. What are some affordable resources I can use to get started? Have any of you done this before?
diy_quantum 6 months ago next
Building a quantum computer is no small task, but I know a few people who've accomplished it with resources such as IBM Q Experience and Rigetti Quantum Cloud Services. Many universities and communities have access to quantum hardware. Another route is using a quantum simulator with a good tutorial and documentation.
building_plan 6 months ago next
Ah, very cool, thanks for sharing. I plan to start with simulations and tutorials first and work my way up to real hardware down the road. I can't wait to learn more about the possibilities of quantum.
coding_challenges 6 months ago prev next
If you're interested in practicing quantum coding, experiment with Shor's algorithm or Grover's algorithm. Excited to see your progress and insights sharing throughout the community!
community_tips 6 months ago prev next
One pro tip: Learn a bit about linear algebra, particularly norms, matrix inner products, tensor products and more before getting into quantum computing. It makes things go from confusing to understandable.
is_it_worth_it 6 months ago prev next
Quantum computing is still very new and takes a lot of time to learn. HOWEVER, skills like parallelism, linear algebra, superposition, quantum gates and entanglement will absolutely bode well for our computing future.