Coding in Q# with John Azariah
Start programming quantum today! While at NDC in Sydney, Carl and Richard talked with John Azariah about Q# and the Quantum Development Kit that he has helped create. The conversation starts out with a refresher on quantum computing in general, including exploring a number of the myths and fallacies - John brings up the really important problems that quantum can tackle, including (no kidding!) world hunger and climate change. John dives into what Q# is all about, being able to abstract away from the quantum hardware and various emulators so that you can explore quantum functions. You may not have the hardware today, but some day you will!
Guests:
John Azariah
John is a frequent speaker at conferences on various topics of expertise including on functional programming, cloud computing, computer science and software engineering. He has over 25 years of experience writing all kinds of software - from packaged applications (Oracle Forms, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project); tools (BrightSword Designer); web sites, web, and cloud applications (MYOB AccountRight, Microsoft Azure Batch). He currently works for Microsoft Research and leads the effort for the new quantum computing language, Microsoft Q#.
Links:
- Win95 Electron App https://www.theverge.com/2018/8/23/17773180/microsoft-windows-95-app-download-features
- Quantum Development Kit https://www.microsoft.com/quantum/development-kit