4. Use Python

• Status: [accepted]

• Deciders: [Fabian Bühler]

• Date: [2021-06-29]

4.1. Context and Problem Statement

The plugins need to be written in a suitable programming language.

4.2. Decision Drivers

• The algorithms are already implemented as prototypes in python

• Many quantum computing SDKs use Python (same for machine learning)

4.3. Considered Options

• Java

• Python

4.4. Decision Outcome

Chosen option: “Python”, because most of the plugins would have to be implemented (at least partially) in Python.

4.4.1. Positive Consequences

• QHAny algorithm prototypes can be reused

4.4.2. Negative Consequences

• Python knowledge is less common than Java knowledge