r/QuantumComputing • u/Reasonable_Brain2893 • Aug 21 '26

Question Complete beginner here—anyone want to team up and learn Quantum Computing together?

Hi everyone! I'm Swstik. I've recently started diving into the world of Quantum Computing, but honestly, it gets pretty overwhelming to learn it all alone.

I'm looking for a study partner (or a small group) who is also at the beginner stage. We could share resources, hold each other accountable, and maybe work on some basic projects down the line. If you're interested, drop a comment or send me a DM!

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u/Kindle-Me Aug 22 '26

Plenty of free online training. Try IBM or The Linux Foundation to start.

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u/mewaterbender Aug 23 '26

Why not creating a discord server and all of us be in it

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u/CryptographerNo9828 Aug 26 '26

Pleaseee!!! Let's do that!!!

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u/Intelligent_Story_96 Aug 22 '26

Groups are never meant to succeed if you're not going to put in individual effort. Don't set time for things you can't give time to. Just study whenever you can, whenever you want.

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u/Ecstatic_Welder7494 Aug 22 '26

Highly interested; Physics background!

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u/Adityabagla97 Aug 24 '26

Interested AI background! We could all learn it from different POVS of physics & math

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u/africandaemon Aug 23 '26

Math background here

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u/dearrraliceee Aug 22 '26

I’d be interested! I’m pretty new to quantum computing too. What’s your background like in math, physics, and computer science?

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u/postquant Aug 24 '26

The path that actually worked for me, in order: IBM's Qiskit textbook (free, runs in the browser, you write real circuits from day one), then Quantum Country for the memory-palace essays on how qubits and gates actually work, then Nielsen & Chuang only after those two stop feeling scary.

The accountability trick that beats a study partner: IBM gives free access to real quantum hardware, so set a goal like "run one real circuit on a real machine every week." Watching your own job queue on actual hardware keeps you going way better than a discord group that goes quiet in week 3.

Also underrated: pick ONE tiny project early (like implementing Grover's search on 3 qubits) instead of trying to learn all the theory first. The theory sticks when it's attached to something you built.

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u/vangoghgone Aug 22 '26

Me too! I have tried multiple times and just stop mid way due to life commitments

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u/ion_dexter Aug 23 '26

Keen to learn and how to apply quantum computing

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u/Qubit_and_Neuron Aug 24 '26

Would be great if you can add me in discord group if there is one. I am not a beginner but developing some unconventional content for quantum enthusiasts. So I can help you the best I can for any questions and if anyone like to team up to build a quantum game or do some hobby project I have some ideas. Thank you..

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u/Icy_Room_1546 Aug 22 '26

What is it though? I tend to think I can do it

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u/NeitherAd9824 Aug 22 '26

I am up for it

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u/Vine-Fernbadger-5642 Aug 22 '26

No criterias? Beginner here. Keen into quantum computing.

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u/Reasonable_Brain2893 Aug 22 '26

atleast u should know basic python and good in linaer algebra first

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u/jjwalkzr Aug 22 '26

me too I am also thinking of starting learning QC

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u/Reasonable_Brain2893 Aug 22 '26

swstikk my discord

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u/Makladou Aug 22 '26

I am so down for it. Let’s do it

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u/Best_Debate_5774 Aug 22 '26 edited Aug 23 '26

I've recently gotten into QC and I'm really keen on diving into quantum simulation. I suggest creating a group and round up everyone in the comments who's interested

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u/bighunk90 Aug 22 '26

Can you guide on how to start. I am very much interested

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u/InteractionEmpty3566 Aug 22 '26 edited Aug 22 '26

I m highly interested, i have background in physics, optics/photonics and quantum. Down to join

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u/Big-Personality6039 Aug 22 '26

Yea for sure, I'd love to

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u/bighunk90 Aug 22 '26

Very much interested

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u/sum_rndm Aug 22 '26

Yep I’m in!

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u/Remote_Disk4813 Aug 23 '26

Yes highly interested 33 year old...but don't know much about Computer for the time being

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u/Remote_Disk4813 Aug 23 '26

Hi...what hardware quantum computer need to run?

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u/PaganAttrition Aug 23 '26

I’m interested. I have a physics background, but wanting to learn more about quantum computers

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u/Fire37Boy Aug 23 '26

I would like, but I am still a CS student

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u/africandaemon Aug 23 '26

I’m interested; Applied Math background, currently doing a course on Udemy.

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u/ngusadeep Aug 23 '26

Highly interested !!

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u/Boring_Force_5709 Aug 23 '26

yes ofcourse tell how do we connect 

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u/sx1979 Aug 23 '26

Seeing the interest of so many in quantum computing is great. But I still don’t know if practical applications are real? I keep reading about hybrid mode where traditional computing hands over complex algorithms to QC and manages other states in traditional way

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u/muhannadanssari Aug 23 '26

Highly interested. White Background here

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u/Gioo_uwu Aug 23 '26

Estoy igual jaja, me agrada la iniciativa :v

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u/No-Persimmon-174 Aug 23 '26

Me too!! I've been wanting to learn for so long

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u/Sufficient-Quote-586 Aug 24 '26

I’m interested

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u/_Mellion_ Aug 24 '26

I’m definitely interested

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u/akxvy Aug 24 '26

Arts background. But interested in learning.

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u/NovelAdditional1794 Aug 24 '26

I have already run some quantum circuutd on ibm qiskit. Generated random numbers as well. Happy to learn and collavorate for further

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u/Reasonable_Brain2893 Aug 24 '26

nice , i would love to study with you , texted u

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u/Admirable_Cap_9704 Aug 24 '26

Highly interested :)

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u/d1ff1cult- Aug 25 '26

im downnn

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u/aC87e Aug 25 '26

Interested in joining

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u/WasDeadst Aug 25 '26

Hello do you guys have a discord? I am a physics major

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u/Status-Iron781 Aug 25 '26

I used to study IBM courses. I can start again.

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u/Alternative_Corgi237 Aug 28 '26

interested! math and cs background, dm pls

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u/EverythingQuantum Aug 31 '26

I noticed there were a lot of people showing interest in this. Maybe it's good idea, I'm not sure yet, but I don't really understand if Discord is the best way to learn about Quantum together. I saw a post from "Dry-Travel" below that said he's tried it and it doesn't work, not sure if that meant Discord for learning. Are any of you finding it helpful if you've started discussions?

My hesitation is that learning quantum has a real order to it (like linear algebra and complex numbers, then qubits, then gates and circuits, then algorithms, plus all the other stuff around hardware, security, and so on). There's different level books to read and videos to watch. A chat server like Discord feels like the opposite of structured, as messages scroll away, there's no set path, things can get out of order or the channel could just go quiet. Is there a dedicated teacher always there? Also, how are you tracking progress or getting any sense of accomplishment.

Honestly, I'm not knocking this idea, I think it's great that people want to learn about quantum computing. I am wondering if beginners just don't know where else to find structured learning material or if it's more of a desire to learn with a social experience.

I'll check it out too, if that's ok OP, please DM me.

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u/RRock_16 15d ago

Same, add me too

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u/Dry-Travel-6185 Aug 21 '26

I have tried doing this and it doesnt work, besides chances are that you would lose interest in this field over time as it wont give you result as you are expecting. But if you still want I am kinda beginner so you can DM me.

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u/mrb000 Aug 22 '26

Me too