Ellie Daw introduces you to the strange and probabilistic world of quantum computing.
Already know the basics? Try UC – Quantum Programming!
The computers we’re used to today are classical computers. This means that they are built on a foundation of bits, the smallest piece of information on a computer and can either represent a logical 0 or a logical 1. Physically, the logical state (0 or 1) is determined based on the electrical charge held in a capacitor. These bits are the foundation of everything you think of as a computer today… the actual laptops we use, the cloud computing platforms we build on, the chips in smart devices, they’re everywhere!
Quantum computers are an entirely different paradigm.
This Upskill Challenge will introduce you to this new paradigm, help you visually understand the concept of quantum computers, and provide you with resources to explore more on your own. No physics degree required, just some curiosity. 🐱
Price = FREE!
The UN declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ). Quantum mechanics celebrates 100 years of development, so be on the lookout for a celebration of quantum all year long! 🎉
What’s an Upskill Challenge (UC)?
A UC is a CTF-style, bite-sized lesson from the JHT Team, our courseware developers as well as “friends” of JHT. They are meant to be short and to the point. UCs focus on a single tool or concept and are helpful in quickly providing useful skills that might be prerequisites for other types of educational content on the platform.
A UC should be 10 – 30 minutes of student time and have no VMs. There are quizzes to make sure that the content is understood.
Prerequisites for UC – Quantum Computing
UCs assume no knowledge at all! They’re meant to be completely self-contained, so all of the answers are in the lesson. No outside research is required.
