This roadmap outlines the envisioned development trajectory for Qjulia, focusing on expanding its mathematical exploration capabilities, enhancing community engagement, and aligning with NumFOCUS standards.
Timeline: Present - Q4 2024
- Optimize and Refine Core Algorithm: Enhance the quantum fractal generation algorithm for efficiency and accuracy.
- Expand Quantum Gate Set: Introduce more complex quantum gates and effects to explore a broader range of mathematical phenomena.
- Improve User Interface: Make the GUI more intuitive and feature-rich, allowing for more detailed exploration and visualization.
- Documentation and Tutorials: Develop comprehensive documentation and tutorials for both users and developers.
Timeline: Q1 2025 - Q4 2025
- Open Source Community Engagement: Foster an active open-source community around Qjulia. Encourage contributions, discussions, and feedback.
- Collaborations with Academic Institutions: Establish partnerships with universities or research institutes for academic use and exploration of Qjulia.
- Begin NumFOCUS Alignment Efforts: Start initiatives to align Qjulia with NumFOCUS standards and practices.
Timeline: Q1 2026 - Q4 2026
- Implement Advanced Mathematical Models: Incorporate more complex set theory and infinity concepts into the fractal generation process.
- Research and Publication: Encourage and facilitate the use of Qjulia in academic research, leading to publications and scientific contributions.
- User Feedback Integration: Actively integrate user feedback to refine features and usability.
Timeline: 2027 Onwards
- Achieve NumFOCUS Fiscal Sponsorship: Finalize efforts to meet NumFOCUS standards and apply for fiscal sponsorship.
- Sustainability and Funding: Explore funding opportunities to ensure the long-term sustainability of the project.
- Continuous Improvement: Regularly update Qjulia based on the latest scientific research and community feedback.
- Expand Educational Outreach: Utilize Qjulia as a tool for educational purposes in mathematics and quantum computing.
- Develop Qjulia into a leading tool for exploring set theory, infinity, and quantum computing concepts.
- Build a strong, engaged community of users, contributors, and researchers.
- Align with NumFOCUS standards to contribute significantly to the open-source scientific software ecosystem.
- Establish Qjulia as a valuable educational and research tool in academic and scientific communities.
This roadmap is subject to revisions and updates as the project evolves. Community involvement and contributions are vital for achieving these milestones and shaping the future of Qjulia.