Quantum computing promises exponential speed‑ups for specific problems by leveraging phenomena such as superposition and entanglement. While practical, large‑scale quantum computers remain on the horizon, researchers are already exploring algorithms that could break today’s cryptography or optimise complex systems in ways classical machines cannot.
For software engineers, the key is to stay informed and experiment. Languages like Q# and frameworks like Cirq allow simulation of quantum circuits on classical hardware. Understanding quantum complexity now will prepare teams for a future where quantum accelerators might sit alongside GPUs in the data centre.
You can edit this page in the Admin UI, or directly in your IDE at en/quantum-computing-horizon.mdoc. And if your head spins thinking about qubits — don’t worry, that’s just your brain briefly entering superposition.