Barcode-QR-Scanner

Overview

The Barcode-QR-Scanner is a web-based application designed for scanning barcodes and QR codes efficiently. This project is built using React.js and leverages modern web technologies to provide a seamless scanning experience. The application is optimized for performance, usability, and cross-device compatibility. Link to Backend

Table of Contents

• Features
• Getting Started
• Installation
• Usage
• Project Structure
• Available Scripts
• Deployment
• Contributing
• License

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Features

• Real-time Barcode & QR Code Scanning using the device camera
• Cross-platform compatibility (Desktop & Mobile support)
• Optimized performance for smooth user experience
• Secure and privacy-focused application
• User-friendly UI built with React.js
• Lightweight & Fast with minimal dependencies

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Getting Started

To set up the project locally, follow the instructions below.

Prerequisites

Ensure that the following software is installed on your system:

• Node.js (>= 14.x recommended)
• npm or yarn
• Git

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/Barcode-QR-Scanner.git
   cd Barcode-QR-Scanner

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

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Usage

Running the Application Locally

1. Start the development server:

   npm start

   This will launch the application on http://localhost:3000/.

2. Run the test suite:

   npm test

   This executes all unit and integration tests.

3. Build for production:

   npm run build

   Generates an optimized production-ready build in the build/ directory.

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Project Structure

Barcode-QR-Scanner/
├── public/
│   ├── index.html
│   ├── manifest.json
│   └── assets/
│       ├── icons/
│       └── images/
├── src/
│   ├── components/
│   ├── pages/
│   ├── hooks/
│   ├── services/
│   ├── styles/
│   ├── App.js
│   ├── index.js
│   └── config.js
├── .gitignore
├── package.json
├── README.md
└── LICENSE

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Available Scripts

• npm start - Runs the app in development mode
• npm test - Runs the test suite
• npm run build - Builds the app for production
• npm run lint - Runs the linter to check for code style issues
• npm run format - Formats code using Prettier

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Deployment

To deploy the application, follow these steps:

Deploying to Vercel

1. Install the Vercel CLI:

   npm install -g vercel

2. Deploy the project:

   vercel

Deploying to Netlify

1. Install Netlify CLI:

   npm install -g netlify-cli

2. Deploy the project:

   netlify deploy

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Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! To contribute, follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a new branch (feature-branch)

   git checkout -b feature-branch

3. Commit your changes

   git commit -m "Add new feature"

4. Push to your branch

   git push origin feature-branch

5. Submit a Pull Request

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more details.

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Acknowledgments

• React.js
• Create React App
• QuaggaJS for barcode scanning
• Zxing-js for QR code decoding

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