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qrcode - Generate QR Codes in Python

qrcode is a Python library that allows developers to create QR codes quickly and easily. It can generate QR codes from text, URLs, or other data, which can then be saved as images or displayed in applications. This library is widely used for payment links, event tickets, authentication codes, and marketing campaigns. Its simplicity makes it ideal for small projects, prototypes, or production-ready applications.


Installation:

pip install qrcode
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Example usage:

import qrcode

img = qrcode.make("https://www.python.org")
img.save("python_qr.png")
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PyPI page: https://pypi.org/project/qrcode/
GitHub page: https://github.com/lincolnloop/python-qrcode


3 Project Ideas:

  1. Build a QR code generator for URLs or contact information.
  2. Create a system that generates event tickets with unique QR codes.
  3. Develop a marketing tool that produces QR codes linking to promotions or products.

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