Validation of an Analysability Model in Hybrid Quantum Software

TL;DR

This paper proposes validating a quality model for assessing the analysability of hybrid quantum software, addressing the unique challenges in understanding and modifying quantum-classical systems.

Contribution

It introduces a validation framework for a quantum software analysability model through an international collaborative controlled experiment.

Findings

Framework for quantum software quality assessment

Validated model for hybrid quantum software analysability

Guidelines for future research in quantum software quality

Abstract

In the context of quantum-classical hybrid computing, evaluating analysability, which is the ease of understanding and modifying software, presents significant challenges due to the complexity and novelty of quantum algorithms. Although advances have been made in quantum software development, standard software quality evaluation methods do not fully address the specifics of quantum components, resulting in a gap in the ability to ensure and maintain the quality of hybrid software products. In this registered report proposal, we intend to validate a quality model focused on the analysability of hybrid software through an international collab orative approach involving academic institutions from Italy and Spain through a controlled experiment. This approach allows for a more detailed analysis and validation methodology and establishes a framework for future research and developments in software quality assessment in quantum computing.