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Luke Southall, Joshua Ammermann, Rinor Kelmendi, Domenik Eichhorn, Ina Schaefer
This research developed a five-dimensional methodology to quantify quantum compiler retargetability, encompassing metric-based assessments and a user study. Applying this methodology to Tket, Qiskit, and ProjectQ, the study found Tket to be the most retargetable (score 4.65), with ProjectQ demonstrating significant limitations (score 2.68) primarily due to poor documentation and standardization compliance.
Key insights
- Retargetability in quantum compilers can be systematically evaluated by combining technical assessments (e.g., architecture, standardization) with practical developer experience metrics (e.g., documentation, API quality).
- Documentation quality and API usability are critical factors that significantly impact a compiler's practical retargetability from a developer's perspective.
- While some compilers, like Tket and Qiskit, offer strong technical foundations for retargetability, differences in standardization compliance and user-facing aspects like documentation can lead to varying overall retargetability.
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