The Quantum Frontier of Software Engineering: A Systematic Mapping Study
- URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2305.19683v2
- Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2023 07:28:59 GMT
- Title: The Quantum Frontier of Software Engineering: A Systematic Mapping Study
- Authors: Manuel De Stefano, Fabiano Pecorelli, Dario Di Nucci, Fabio Palomba,
Andrea De Lucia
- Abstract summary: Quantum software engineering (QSE) is emerging as a new discipline to enable developers to design and develop quantum programs.
This paper presents a systematic mapping study of the current state of QSE research.
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- License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Abstract: Context. Quantum computing is becoming a reality, and quantum software
engineering (QSE) is emerging as a new discipline to enable developers to
design and develop quantum programs.
Objective. This paper presents a systematic mapping study of the current
state of QSE research, aiming to identify the most investigated topics, the
types and number of studies, the main reported results, and the most studied
quantum computing tools/frameworks. Additionally, the study aims to explore the
research community's interest in QSE, how it has evolved, and any prior
contributions to the discipline before its formal introduction through the
Talavera Manifesto.
Method. We searched for relevant articles in several databases and applied
inclusion and exclusion criteria to select the most relevant studies. After
evaluating the quality of the selected resources, we extracted relevant data
from the primary studies and analyzed them.
Results. We found that QSE research has primarily focused on software
testing, with little attention given to other topics, such as software
engineering management. The most commonly studied technology for techniques and
tools is Qiskit, although, in most studies, either multiple or none specific
technologies were employed. The researchers most interested in QSE are
interconnected through direct collaborations, and several strong collaboration
clusters have been identified. Most articles in QSE have been published in
non-thematic venues, with a preference for conferences.
Conclusions. The study's implications are providing a centralized source of
information for researchers and practitioners in the field, facilitating
knowledge transfer, and contributing to the advancement and growth of QSE.
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