DEV Community: Amirreza Ebrahimi

🚀 HeroQR Is Growing – Here's What's New!

Amirreza Ebrahimi — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:31:56 +0000

🚀 HeroQR Is Growing – Here's What's New!

I've been working on improving HeroQR to make it more powerful, flexible, and reliable for PHP developers.

Over the past updates, several improvements have been completed and released:

✅ What's New?

Full SVG Support – Custom markers, module shapes, and cursors.
New Cursor Styles – More customization options for QR designs.
New Marker Styles – Additional ways to personalize QR codes.
Expanded Test Coverage – More tests covering core QR generation flows.
Code Improvements – Refactored and optimized internal components.
Better Examples – Improved QR customization examples.

🔥 What's Coming Next?

Here are some of the features I'm planning:

GD resource caching for better performance.
Deeper Laravel integration with a dedicated Facade.
Custom HeroQR exceptions for better error handling.
More exclusive cursor, marker, and module designs.
An interactive documentation website with a live playground.

💬 Help Shape the Future of HeroQR!

I'd love to hear from PHP developers:

What's the one feature you think a modern PHP QR code library should have?

Is it performance, customization, Laravel integration, or something else entirely?

Your feedback genuinely helps me decide what to build next.

⭐ GitHub: https://github.com/AmirezaEb/HeroQR

📦 Packagist: https://packagist.org/packages/amirezaeb/heroqr

Built independently, improved with the community. 🦸‍♂️

Building the PHP QR Library I Always Wanted — SVG Is Here

Amirreza Ebrahimi — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:07:24 +0000

🚀 HeroQR just reached another milestone!
One of the most requested features from the roadmap is now implemented:

✅ Customizable SVG QR Code generation

The goal of HeroQR isn't just to generate QR codes—it's to become the most modern, flexible, and developer-friendly QR code library for PHP.

This is still the beginning, and I'd love your help shaping what's next.

💬 If you build PHP or Laravel applications:

What QR code feature do you wish existing libraries had?
What's your biggest pain point with QR code generation?

Every suggestion helps prioritize the roadmap.

You can also check out the roadmap and follow the project's progress here:
https://dev.to/amirezaeb/heroqr-roadmap-lets-build-the-ultimate-php-qr-library-together-3o68

⭐ If you find HeroQR interesting, consider following the project and sharing your feedback.

PHP #Laravel #OpenSource #QRCode #SVG #WebDevelopment

🚀 HeroQR Roadmap – Let's Build the Ultimate PHP QR Library Together!

Amirreza Ebrahimi — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:23:24 +0000

🚀 HeroQR – Updated Development Roadmap

HeroQR is continuously evolving, and here's an updated look at what's completed, planned, and coming next.

✅ Recently Completed

Full SVG support for custom markers, module shapes, and cursors.
Increased test coverage with more comprehensive unit tests.

🔜 Near-term Goals

Launch of HeroQr.ir – dedicated documentation with interactive examples, a live playground, and detailed guides.
Improved error handling with custom HeroQR exceptions.
Overall performance optimizations.

⏳ Mid-term Goals

GD resource caching – caching merged marker and cursor images to reduce unnecessary re-drawing.
Deeper Laravel integration with a dedicated Facade, publishable configuration, and improved Service Provider.
New exclusive cursor, marker, and module designs.
Continued performance improvements and expanded testing.

🌟 Long-term Vision

Additional output formats with full custom styling support.
Gradient support for modules, markers, and other QR elements.
Independent coloring for cursors and markers.
More advanced customization options driven by community feedback.

🤝 Help Shape HeroQR

I'm maintaining HeroQR independently, and community feedback makes a real difference.

Which upcoming feature would be most useful to you?
What limitations do you currently face with PHP QR libraries?
Have an idea, suggestion, or want to contribute?

Your feedback helps shape the future of HeroQR!

Links:

GitHub: https://github.com/AmirezaEb/HeroQR
Packagist: https://packagist.org/packages/amirezaeb/heroqr

The Ultimate PHP QR Code Library

Amirreza Ebrahimi — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:26:25 +0000

Introducing HeroQR: The Ultimate PHP QR Code Library

Are you tired of struggling with QR code generation in PHP? Look no further! 🚀

I'm thrilled to introduce HeroQR, an advanced, open-source PHP library designed to make QR code generation effortless, powerful, and flexible.

Why HeroQR?

HeroQR stands out with its customizability and ease of use. Whether you're a beginner looking for a simple QR code solution or an experienced developer needing advanced features, HeroQR has got you covered.

Key Features of HeroQR

HeroQR is designed to provide developers with powerful tools to create and customize QR codes. Here’s a concise overview of its standout features:

Unmatched Customization

Add logos with adjustable sizes and labels with customizable text, color, alignment, and margins.
Customize QR code colors, including background and transparency options.
Support for various encoding formats like BASE64, UTF-8, and UTF-16.
Auto-adjust QR code layout and margins for optimal appearance.

Customizable Markers and Cursors

Enhance the QR code design by customizing markers and cursors:

Available marker types: M1, M2, M3
Available cursor types: C1, C2, C3
Exclusive for PNG outputs using: generate('png-M1-C1')
Note: Support for other formats will be added in future updates.

Multi-Format Data Encoding

Encode data types effortlessly, including:

URLs
Text
Emails
Business cards
Payment information

Data Validation

Built-in validation ensures the accuracy of input data for:

URLs
Text
Emails
Phone numbers
IP addresses
Wi-Fi credentials

Flexible Export Options

Export QR codes in formats such as:

PNG, SVG, PDF, GIF, EPS, WebP, Binary
For advanced marker and cursor customization, use PNG outputs.

Framework Ready

Seamlessly integrates with modern frameworks like Laravel, making it ideal for web applications.

Who Should Use HeroQR?

HeroQR is ideal for:

PHP Developers: Simplify your QR code generation workflow.
Businesses: Integrate QR codes into your systems effortlessly.
Open-Source Enthusiasts: Contribute to a robust and growing library.

Get Involved

HeroQR is open source, and I’d love to collaborate with developers worldwide! 🎉

⭐ Star the project on GitHub
🛠️ Contribute to the codebase
💬 Share your feedback and feature requests

Let’s build something great together! 🚀

Follow My Journey

I’m Amirreza, a passionate PHP developer dedicated to delivering practical web solutions. Follow my journey on GitHub for updates on HeroQR and other exciting projects.

Closing Note

If you’re searching for a lightweight, feature-rich, and beginner-friendly PHP QR code library, HeroQR is your perfect choice. Install it, explore its features, and share your experience!

Happy coding! 👨‍💻✨