Skip to main content

Documentation Scope and Objectives

Scope​

The documentation for the Quantum Functions Application aims to serve as a comprehensive guide for all stakeholders, including developers, researchers, system administrators, and end-users. It covers the architecture, functionalities, workflows, and integration processes essential for effectively utilizing the application.

Key areas included in the scope:
1. Core Functionalities

  • Project creation and management.
  • Deployment of quantum functions and job orchestration.
  • Integration with quantum and classical providers, SDKs, and devices.

2. User Journey

  • Step-by-step guides for setting up and managing quantum workflows.
  • Examples and use cases for leveraging the platform’s features.

3. System Architecture

  • High-level and detailed architecture of the platform.
  • Interactions between components like function deployment, job management, and resource providers.

4. Technical Resources

  • API references for SDKs.
  • Documentation for supported quantum processing units (QPUs) and simulators.
  • Best practices for development, deployment, and debugging.

5. Security and Compliance

  • Guidelines for securing data and functions.
  • Policies for ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Objectives​

The primary objectives of this documentation are:

1. Ease of Onboarding

  • Provide new users with a clear and intuitive pathway to understand and utilize the platform.

2. Enhance Productivity

  • Deliver detailed guides, examples, and templates that enable users to quickly create, deploy, and optimize quantum functions.

3. Facilitate Integration

  • Offer seamless instructions for integrating external providers, devices, and third-party SDKs into workflows.

4. Ensure Clarity

  • Explain complex quantum concepts in an accessible manner without oversimplifying critical details.

5. Support Innovation

  • Provide developers and researchers with resources to experiment and innovate using the platform’s capabilities.

6. Promote Scalability

  • Enable users to design and deploy quantum applications that are scalable across diverse quantum hardware and simulators.

7. Maintain Consistency

  • Ensure that all platform updates are documented and reflected in the relevant sections, keeping users informed about new features and changes.

Target Audience​

1. Developers: For creating, debugging, and optimizing quantum applications using the provided SDKs and APIs.
2. System Administrators: For deploying and maintaining the platform’s infrastructure.
3. Researchers: For experimenting with quantum algorithms and exploring the capabilities of various QPUs.
4. Business Users: For understanding how to integrate quantum solutions into enterprise workflows.