Introduction to software architecture for quantum computing systems special issue

The rapid advancement of quantum computing is reshaping the landscape of software engineering, requiring new methods to software architecture. Unlike traditional software development, quantum software systems introduce unique challenges in design, implementation, and scalability, requiring well-defined architectural frameworks to ensure reliability and efficiency. This special issue presents research contributions that explore software architecture for quantum computing systems, addressing key aspects such as architectural decisions, quality assurance, scalability, and security. This editorial introduces the accepted papers and highlights their contributions to advancing the foundations of quantum software engineering.