Towards a reference architecture for hybrid software, adapted to the emerging needs of Quantum Software Engineering

• Carlos Orozco UNICAUCA

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/cibse.2025.35302

Abstract

The rise of quantum computing has introduced a new paradigm in information processing, with the potential to surpass the limits of classical computation. However, the development of software architectures capable of fully leveraging this technology remains an active research area, filled with unprecedented challenges. This paper presents the current state of a Ph.D. proposal focused on designing a reference architecture to support the definition of hybrid software systems, addressing the needs and challenges emerging from the progress in Quantum Software Engineering.

Keywords: Quantum Software Engineering, Quantum Software Architecture, Software design

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