From 4447aae9930b57bc391bb76cdd0cace599a40feb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mr Sharafdin Date: Mon, 20 May 2024 15:53:21 +0300 Subject: [PATCH] added topic: barcode --- topics/barcode/index.md | 10 ++++++++++ 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+) create mode 100644 topics/barcode/index.md diff --git a/topics/barcode/index.md b/topics/barcode/index.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..691c1221b08 --- /dev/null +++ b/topics/barcode/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,10 @@ +--- +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.