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Introduction

With Google’s announcement of its Willow chip, interest in quantum computing continues to grow. To understand its potential implications, I consulted various articles and then used OpenAI’s ChatGPT to help organize and refine the information. After several rounds of prompts and revisions, I compiled the following paper, which explores how quantum computing may shape the future of technology.

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Classical and Quantum Computing Foundations, Architectures, and Impact

Introduction

The field of computing is undergoing a transformative shift as quantum computing emerges from theoretical possibility to experimental reality. Classical computing, which has formed the bedrock of modern software engineering, is built on deterministic operations and binary data representations. Quantum computing, by contrast, exploits the principles of quantum mechanics—such as superposition—to perform certain computations more efficiently than any known classical algorithm. As professional software engineers, understanding these differences and the potential ramifications on areas like security, simulation of natural systems (e.g., drug discovery), and artificial intelligence is increasingly important.

Managing Software Complexity: Why It Matters and How to Do It Right

In software engineering, complexity isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a challenge that can make or break your projects. The more complex your software, the harder it is to maintain, scale, and extend. This is where understanding and managing software complexity becomes crucial.

But why does complexity matter so much? To answer that, we turn to Lehman’s Laws of Software Evolution, formulated by Meir Lehman in the 1970s. These laws describe the inevitable evolution of software systems and the forces that shape them. One of the key insights from these laws is that software systems must evolve to remain useful. However, as they evolve, they tend to become more complex unless active efforts are made to manage this complexity.