How To Generate QR Code In Angular:
In the modern digital era, QR codes have become essential for quickly sharing information through a simple scan. QR codes provide a versatile solution for marketing purposes, linking to a website, or sharing contact details. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to generate QR codes in your Angular applications using the angularx-qrcode
library.
We’ll guide you through the installation process, show you how to integrate the library into your Angular project and provide a complete example to get you started. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll be able to create and customize QR codes effortlessly, adding an extra layer of interactivity and functionality to your applications. Perfect for developers of all levels, this step-by-step guide ensures you can implement QR code generation quickly and efficiently. Join us as we dive into the world of QR codes and enhance your Angular projects with this powerful feature!
Below are the steps to implement it.
Step 1: Set Up Your Angular Project.
If you don’t have an existing Angular project, create a new one using the Angular CLI:
ng new qr-code-app cd qr-code-app
Step 2: Install angularx-qrcode
Install the angularx-qrcode
library using npm:
npm install angularx-qrcode
Step 3: Create a Component and import the QRCodeModule.
import { Component } from '@angular/core'; import { MatFormFieldModule } from '@angular/material/form-field'; import { QrCodeModule } from 'ng-qrcode'; @Component({ selector: 'app-qrcode', standalone: true, imports: [MatFormFieldModule,QrCodeModule], templateUrl: './qrcode.component.html', styleUrl: './qrcode.component.css' }) export class QrcodeComponent { value: string = 'QRCODE Generator'; }
4. Update the QR Code Component.
<div class="container"> <h1>Generate QR Codes Example</h1> <qr-code value="{{value}}" size="300" errorCorrectionLevel="M"></qr-code> </div>
5. Run the Application.
ng serve
Navigate to http://localhost:4200/
in your web browser. You should see a QR code generated based on the data provided.
Summary
- Set up your Angular project.
- Install the
angularx-qrcode
library. - Import
QRCodeModule
in the imports section. - Create a new component for the QR code.
- Update the component to generate and display the QR code.
- Run your application.
This setup allows you to generate and display QR codes in your Angular application easily.