Merge pull request #4329 from isasharafdin/barcode

added topic: barcode

topics/barcode/index.md

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+aliases: barcodes, bar-code
+created_by: Norman Joseph Woodland and Bernard Silver
+display_name: Barcode
+related: qr-code, scanning, data-collection, inventory-management
+short_description: A barcode is a method of representing data in a visual, machine-readable form.
+topic: barcode
+wikipedia_url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barcode
+---
+**Barcode** refers to a method of representing data in a visual, machine-readable form. This topic covers the history, types, and applications of barcodes. Barcodes are widely used in various industries for inventory management, tracking items, and automating data entry. They come in different formats, including linear barcodes and matrix barcodes (such as QR codes), each with its specific use cases and encoding methods. The topic also explores the technologies and standards used in barcode generation and scanning.