rn-barcode-renderer: Render Barcodes and QR Codes in Expo and React Native

I'm excited to introduce my new npm package, rn-barcode-renderer, designed to simplify rendering barcodes and QR codes in Expo and React Native applications. This package leverages the power of React Native Skia to provide efficient and high-quality barcode and QR code generation.

Why I Created rn-barcode-renderer

In the world of mobile development, generating barcodes and QR codes can be a bit cumbersome, especially when you want seamless integration with your existing Expo or React Native projects. Existing solutions often required a lot of boilerplate code or didn't offer the performance I needed. To solve this problem, I decided to build a straightforward yet powerful library.

Key Features

Ease of Use: Integrate barcode and QR code rendering with minimal setup.
Performance: Optimized for high performance using React Native Skia.
Customization: Easily customizabasdfasdle to fit the design needs of your application.
Support for Multiple Barcode Formats: Supports various barcode types including Code128, Code39, EAN, UPC, ITF, MSI, and more.

Getting Started

Start by installing the peer dependencies of rn-barcode-renderer:

bash
npm install @shopify/react-native-skia

Then install rn-barcode-renderer:

bash
npm install rn-barcode-renderer

Then, import and use it in your Expo or React Native project:

javascript
import { BarcodeView, QrCode } from 'rn-barcode-renderer';

const App = () => (
  <View style={{ flex: 1, justifyContent: 'center', alignItems: 'center' }}>
  
    <BarcodeView value="123456789" format="CODE128" maxWidth={200} height={100} />
    
    <QrCode value="<https://example.com>" size={200} />
    
  </View>
);

Customization Options

Barcode component

The BarcodeView component provides various customization options to tailor the appearance of your barcodes:

value: The value of the barcode.
format: The format of the barcode (e.g., "CODE128", "CODE39", "EAN13", etc.).
barWidth: The width of each individual bar (default: 2).
height: The height of the barcode (default: 100).
color: The color of the barcode (default: "#000000").
bgColor: The background color of the barcode container (default: "#ffffff").

Example:

javascript
<BarcodeView
  value="123456789"
  format="CODE128"
  barWidth={2}
  height={100}
  color="black"
  bgColor="white"
/>

These are some of the options. Check the repository for more customization options.

QRCode Component

The QrCode component also offers customization options to fit your design needs:

value: The value of the QR code.
size: The size of the QR code (default: 100).
color: The color of the QR code (default: "#000000").
bgColor: The background color of the QR code (default: "#ffffff").

Example:

javascript
<QrCode
  value="<https://example.com>"
  size={200}
  color="black"
  bgColor="white"
/>

These are some of the options. Check the repository for more customization options.

Use Cases

E-commerce Applications

Barcodes are widely used in e-commerce for product identification and inventory management. With rn-barcode-renderer, you can easily integrate barcode generation into your Expo or React Native e-commerce app, allowing for seamless product scanning and tracking.

Ticketing Systems

QR codes are commonly used in ticketing systems for events, transportation, and more. This library enables you to generate QR codes effortlessly, providing a smooth user experience for ticket validation and access control.

Payment Systems

Many modern payment systems use QR codes for quick and secure transactions. rn-barcode-renderer can help you implement QR code payment solutions in your Expo or React Native applications, enhancing the convenience and security of mobile payments.

Contributing

rn-barcode-renderer is an open-source project, and contributions are always welcome! Whether you want to add new features, fix bugs, or improve documentation, your input is valuable. Here are some ways you can contribute:

Submit Pull Requests: If you have improvements or new features, feel free to submit pull requests.
Report Issues: Found a bug? Open an issue on the GitHub repository to let us know.
Provide Feedback: Your feedback helps improve the library. Share your thoughts and suggestions.

You can check out the GitHub repository here for more details and documentation. The npm package is available here.

If you find rn-barcode-renderer useful, please give it a star on GitHub. Contributions are also welcome, so feel free to submit pull requests or open issues. Your support and feedback are greatly appreciated.

Conclusion

rn-barcode-renderer is a robust and easy-to-use library that brings barcode and QR code rendering to your Expo and React Native projects with ease. Whether you're building an e-commerce app, a ticketing system, or any application requiring barcodes and QR codes, this library has you covered.

Feel free to leave feedback, contribute to the project, or reach out if you have any questions. Happy coding!