Q Sharp

The correct title of this article is Q# (programming language). The substitution of the # is due to technical restrictions.
Q#
ParadigmQuantum, functional, imperative
Designed byMicrosoft Research (quantum architectures and computation group; QuArC)
DeveloperMicrosoft
First appearedDecember 11, 2017 (2017-12-11)[1]
Typing disciplineStatic, strong
PlatformCommon Language Infrastructure
LicenseMIT License[2]
Filename extensions.qs
Websitedocs.microsoft.com/en-us/quantum
Influenced by
C#, F#, Python
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Q# (pronounced as Q sharp) is a domain-specific programming language used for expressing quantum algorithms.[3] It was initially released to the public by Microsoft as part of the Quantum Development Kit.[4]

Q# works in conjunction with classical languages such as C#, Python and F#, and is designed to allow the use of traditional programming concepts in quantum computing, including functions with variables and branches as well as a syntax-highlighted development environment with a quantum debugger.[1][5][6]

  1. ^ a b "Microsoft's Q# quantum programming language out now in preview". Ars Technica. 12 Dec 2017. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  2. ^ "Introduction to Q#" (PDF). University of Washington.
  3. ^ QuantumWriter. "The Q# Programming Language". docs.microsoft.com. Retrieved 2017-12-11.
  4. ^ "Announcing the Microsoft Quantum Development Kit". Retrieved 2017-12-11.
  5. ^ "Microsoft makes play for next wave of computing with quantum computing toolkit". Ars Technica. 25 Sep 2017. Retrieved 2024-09-04.
  6. ^ "Quantum Computers Barely Exist—Here's Why We're Writing Languages for Them Anyway". MIT Technology Review. 22 Dec 2017. Retrieved 2024-09-04.