Quantum Code Validator FAQs

Question 1

What is Quantum Code Validator?

Accepted Answer

Quantum Code Validator is a tool for validating quantum computing library code using static analysis and reference documentation lookup. It helps developers ensure code accuracy and adherence to library specifications.

Question 2

Which quantum computing libraries are currently supported?

Accepted Answer

Currently, Quantum Code Validator fully supports PennyLane versions v0.35.0 - v0.41.1. Support for other libraries like Qulacs, Qiskit, and Cirq is planned for the future.

Question 3

What are the key features of Quantum Code Validator?

Accepted Answer

Key features include static code validation against official documentation, reference documentation lookup for quantum library methods, version-specific validation support, and an extensible architecture to support multiple libraries.

Question 4

How does the static code validation work?

Accepted Answer

The tool checks code syntax using Python's `ast` module, verifies code compilation with `py_compile`, and compares quantum library method usage against official documentation to identify potential issues.

Question 5

How do I install and run the Quantum Code Validator?

Accepted Answer

You can install it using uv (pip alternative) or Docker. Instructions for both methods are provided in the README, including how to set up the required environment variables.

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