Learn FOREST-SDK with Real Code Examples

Learn Python and basic quantum computing concepts

Study Quil instruction set and pyQuil API

Practice writing simple circuits and simulate with QVM

Use quilc to compile your programs and understand optimization

Apply hybrid algorithms (like VQE) and run experiments on QCS

Week 1: Install Forest SDK + pyQuil and run a Bell state circuit on QVM

Week 2: Create parametric circuits and use quilc to compile them

Week 3: Explore hybrid classical‑quantum algorithms (VQE, QAOA)

Week 4: Submit small jobs to QCS (if you have access) and analyze results

Week 5: Implement error mitigation techniques or benchmarking using Forest‑Benchmarking

What is Rigetti’s Forest SDK and what components does it include?

Explain the role of Quil in the Forest ecosystem.

How does pyQuil interact with QVM and QPU?

Why do we need a dedicated compiler (quilc) in Forest?

Describe a hybrid algorithm workflow (quantum + classical) using Forest.

Program = pyQuil `Program()` object

`get_qc('nq-qvm')` = get a QVM (simulator) backend

`get_qc('Aspen-#')` = target a Rigetti QPU (if you have QCS access)

`qc.compile(prog)` = compile via quilc

`qc.run(prog)` or `qc.run_and_measure(...)` = execute on backend

Rigetti / pyQuil quantum computing tutorials (if available)

Hybrid quantum-classical algorithm books / resources

Quil language reference guide

Quantum algorithm textbooks that use pyQuil / Quil

Research papers and community notebooks (Forest-based)

pyQuil tutorials (official docs)

Forest SDK example circuits and programs

Hybrid algorithm tutorials (VQE, QAOA) via pyQuil

Forest‑Benchmarking for noise and performance measurement

Using PennyLane‑Forest plugin for ML workflows :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}

https://docs.rigetti.com/ (Rigetti QCS & SDK) :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

pyQuil documentation :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

Rigetti / Forest GitHub

Rigetti QCS documentation and support forums

Quantum StackExchange for pyQuil / Quil questions

Rigetti’s research blog / papers

Open-source community projects around Forest (benchmarking, hybrid algorithms)

Rigetti Forest GitHub repositories

Rigetti Quantum Cloud Services (QCS) documentation and forums

Quantum StackExchange for pyQuil/Forest questions

Rigetti’s public papers and blog posts (e.g. about Forest 1.0) :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Open-source community working on hybrid quantum‑classical algorithms