| Name | Size | License | Age | Last Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| jsbarcode | 195.62 kB | MIT | 7 Years | 28 Aug 2021 |
| react-native-camera | 265.41 kB | MIT AND Apache-2.0 AND BSD-3-Clause | 8 Years | 21 Sep 2021 |
| bwip-js | 2.23 MB | MIT | 8 Years | 29 Aug 2023 |
| quagga | 614.61 kB | MIT | 8 Years | 7 Jun 2017 |
| @zxing/library | 1.46 MB | MIT | 5 Years | 19 Apr 2023 |
| react-barcode | 3.7 kB | ISC | 7 Years | 24 Nov 2022 |
| react-native-qrcode-scanner | 10.71 kB | MIT | 7 Years | 11 Feb 2022 |
| @zxing/browser | 999.27 kB | MIT | 3 Years | 9 Jun 2023 |
| react-native-barcode-builder | 108.28 MB | Apache 2.0 | 6 Years | 29 Mar 2020 |
| expo-barcode-scanner | 35.66 kB | MIT | 5 Years | 4 Sep 2023 |
| html5-qrcode | 458.79 kB | Apache-2.0 | 3 Years | 15 Apr 2023 |
| dv | 4.17 MB | MIT | 11 Years | 4 Dec 2019 |
| awesome-qr | 15.58 MB | Apache-2.0 | 6 Years | 12 Oct 2021 |
| react-native-barcodescanner | 12.04 MB | MIT | 8 Years | 3 Aug 2016 |
| image-to-text | 6.37 kB | MIT | 8 Years | 27 Aug 2016 |
Barcode libraries play a vital role in simplifying tasks that require barcode generation, decoding, and scanning within an application. Here are a few instances when the barcode libraries are useful:
Commerce & Inventory Management: E-commerce websites and inventory management systems use barcode libraries to generate unique barcodes for every product. They help track product movements, manage inventory, and speed up checkout time.
Ticketing Systems: Coded tickets are common for events, travel, and services tracking. Barcode libraries are needed to generate, scan, and authenticate these barcodes.
Identity Authentication & Document Management: Barcodes help in identifying documents or storing authentication details in ID cards.
Most Barcode libraries across the npm package manager include the following functionalities:
Barcode Generation: Most libraries provide functions to generate various types of barcodes like QR code, Code 128, EAN, UPC, and more.
Reader/Scanner Functionality: These libraries provide functions to read or scan barcodes from physical items or digital images.
Barcode Decoding: Once the barcode is scanned, decoding functions are used to interpret the information stored in various barcode formats.
Customization: Barcode libraries often provide options to customize the appearance of the barcode, including width, height, color, and margins.
Although barcode libraries may seem like an end-all solution, there are several potential pitfalls to be aware of:
Compatibility: Not all libraries are compatible with all barcode formats. Before choosing a library, ensure it supports all the barcode types required in your application.
Performance: Libraries with poor performance could slow down your applications, particularly if you're dealing with a large number of barcodes at once.
Accuracy: Lower quality libraries may have issues with accurate scanning and decoding, particularly for damaged or poorly printed barcodes.
License Restrictions: Many libraries are available under specific licenses that may contain restrictions for commercial use. Be sure to thoroughly understand the license under which the library is distributed.
