Microsoft Azure Quantum
Microsoft Azure Quantum is a cloud-based quantum computing platform that provides access to quantum hardware, simulators, and software tools for developing and running quantum algorithms. It integrates with the Azure ecosystem, offering a full-stack solution for quantum research, experimentation, and application development. The platform supports multiple quantum programming languages and frameworks, enabling developers to explore quantum computing without needing specialized on-premises infrastructure.
Developers should learn Azure Quantum when working on quantum computing projects, such as quantum algorithm development, quantum machine learning, or cryptography research, as it provides scalable access to diverse quantum hardware and simulators. It is particularly useful for integrating quantum workflows with classical cloud services, prototyping quantum applications, and collaborating in research environments where quantum resources are shared and managed centrally.