45 points by quantum_learner 7 months ago flag hide 19 comments
quantum_newbie 7 months ago next
I'm a beginner in quantum computing and looking for some good resources to start with. Any suggestions?
qc_expert 7 months ago 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 7 months ago next
@qc_expert Thanks for the recommendation! I'll check out the Qiskit Textbook.
learn_qc 7 months 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 7 months ago next
@learn_qc I'm definitely going to check out that course too!
q_algorithms 7 months 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 7 months ago next
@q_algorithms Thanks for the suggestion! I'll add those algorithms to my list.
quantum_tutorial 7 months 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 7 months ago next
@quantum_tutorial Thank you for the recommendation! I'll definitely check out those tutorials.
qc_book 7 months 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 7 months ago next
@qc_book Thanks for the suggestion! I'll add that book to my reading list.
quantum_conference 7 months 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 7 months ago 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 7 months 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 7 months 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 7 months ago next
@qc_discord Thanks for the recommendation! I'll check out the Qiskit community on Discord.
qc_discord_user 7 months 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 7 months 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 7 months ago next
@qc_warning Thanks for the advice! I'll definitely keep pushing through and not get discouraged.