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https://github.com/ibensusan/qr-code-generator
A simple web application built with Flask that generates QR codes for any URL entered by the user.
https://github.com/ibensusan/qr-code-generator
flask python3 qrcode qrcode-generator
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A simple web application built with Flask that generates QR codes for any URL entered by the user.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/ibensusan/qr-code-generator
- Owner: iBensusan
- License: mit
- Created: 2024-11-01T12:58:20.000Z (about 2 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-11-02T11:36:41.000Z (about 2 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-11-02T12:23:15.168Z (about 2 months ago)
- Topics: flask, python3, qrcode, qrcode-generator
- Language: CSS
- Homepage:
- Size: 1000 Bytes
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# QR Code Generator
A simple web application built with Flask that generates QR codes for any URL entered by the user. Users can download the generated QR code as an image file.
## Features
- **QR Code Generation**: Generates a QR code based on the URL entered by the user.
- **Downloadable QR Code**: Allows users to download the generated QR code as a PNG image.
- **Elegant UI**: User-friendly and responsive interface with a dark-themed design.
## Requirements
- Python 3.13
- Flask
- qrcode
- pillow
## Installation
1. Clone the repository and navigate to the project directory:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/qr_code_generator.git
cd qr_code_generator
```
2. Create and activate a virtual environment:
```bash
python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate
```
3. Install the required packages:
```bash
pip install Flask qrcode[pil]
```
## Usage
1. Run the Flask application:
```bash
python app.py
```
2. Open a web browser and go to `http://127.0.0.1:5000`.
3. Enter a URL in the input field and click **Generate QR Code**. The application will generate a QR code and provide a download link.
## Example Workflow
1. Start the Flask application and open it in a browser.
2. Enter the desired URL in the provided field.
3. Click the **Generate QR Code** button.
4. Download the generated QR code image and scan it with a mobile device to test the link.
## Files
- `app.py`: The main Python script that implements the Flask application and QR code generation functionality.
- `static/styles.css`: Contains the custom CSS for styling the application's interface.
- `templates/index.html`: The HTML template file for the application's front-end layout.
- `README.md`: Project description and instructions.
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License