How to Create a QR Code in PHP
** The article provides a step-by-step guide on how to create QR codes in PHP using the chillerlan/php-qrcode package. To follow along, you need to have previous experience with writing PHP code and PHP 7.4 with the GD extension installed. The tutorial starts by creating a project directory structure and installing the required dependency, chillerlan/php-qrcode. Then, it provides an example of how to create a QR code in PHP using a custom Options class called LogoOptions, which allows for branding or logos to be added to the QR code. The article also covers the process of configuring Composer's autoloader configuration and updating the code to use the new options class. Finally, it tests that the changes work by generating a new version of the QR code with an image overlay.
Company
Twilio
Date published
Sept. 28, 2021
Author(s)
Matthew Setter
Word count
1371
Language
English
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