# On Testing Quantum Programs

## TL;DR

This paper discusses the unique challenges in testing quantum programs and proposes the need for specialized software engineering practices tailored to quantum computing software development.

## Contribution

It highlights testing challenges in quantum software and sketches potential solutions, emphasizing the importance of developing dedicated engineering practices for quantum computing.

## Key findings

- Identifies key testing challenges in quantum software
- Proposes initial solutions for testing issues
- Calls for specialized engineering practices in quantum computing

## Abstract

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 engineers should look into defining a set of software engineering practices that apply to QC's software. To start this process, we give examples of challenges associated with testing such software and sketch potential solutions to some of these challenges.

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/1812.09261