Implementing an environment for hybrid software evaluation

Abstract

Quantum computing is a revolutionary paradigm in computer science based on the principles of quantum mechanics. It has the potential to solve problems that are currently unsolvable for classical computing. Applications of quantum computing already span a variety of sectors.

Ongoing enhancements to the integrated programming and development environment simplify the creation and optimization of quantum algorithms. Ultimately, the focus on supporting tools represents the starting point towards achieving quantum computing maturity, facilitating its transition from an experimental domain to a practical industry.

As quantum software gains ground and relevance in various domains, it is essential to address the evaluation of hybrid systems that combine classical and quantum elements to ensure diverse quality characteristics. However, in the realm of quantum software, models, metrics, and tools are still to be established.

The primary contribution of this paper is to present the first technological environment for measuring and evaluating the analyzability of hybrid software.

Real-world examples of hybrid software are provided to showcase the functionality of the different tools in the environment, yielding readable and representative results for the evaluator.