Category: Microsoft Q# Tutorial
Microsoft Q# (pronounced as ‘Q sharp’) is a domain-specific programming language developed by Microsoft for expressing quantum algorithms. Introduced as part of the Quantum Development Kit (QDK), it is designed to provide a high-level abstraction of quantum computing concepts and to closely integrate with traditional software stacks. Q# allows developers to write subroutines that perform operations on qubits, the fundamental units of quantum information. These operations include superposition, where a qubit can be in multiple states at once, entanglement, where qubits can be linked and the state of one can instantly affect the other, and interference, where quantum states can interfere constructively or destructively. By offering classical control over quantum algorithms, integrated debugging, and a rich set of libraries, Q# enables the exploration and development of robust, complex quantum programs in a more manageable way.