github.com/tperdue/url-to-qr-code-generator

URL to QR Code Converter

This simple utility is a command-line application written in Go that converts a given URL into a QR code image. This project showcases how to handle user input, generate QR codes, and work with external libraries in Go.

Features

• Simple and Interactive: Just run the program and input your URL.
• Fast QR Code Generation: Converts any URL into a QR code saved as qr.png in the current directory.
• Minimalist Design: A clear focus on functionality with no unnecessary dependencies.

Prerequisites

Before you run the application, make sure you have the following installed:

• Go (Version 1.18 or later)

Installation

To set up the URL to QR Code Converter on your local machine, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository

   If you have git installed, you can clone the repository directly. Otherwise, you can download the source code as a zip file and extract it.

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/url-to-qrcode.git
   cd url-to-qrcode
   

2. Build the Application

   Compile the application using the Go compiler.

   go build -o url-to-qrcode
   

Usage

To use the application, run the compiled binary and follow the interactive prompt.

./url-to-qrcode

You will be prompted to:

Enter the URL you want to convert to a QR code:

Enter the full URL (including http:// or https://) and the application will generate a QR code, saving it as qr.png in the current directory.

Example

./url-to-qrcode
Enter the URL you want to convert to a QR code:
https://www.example.com
QR code generated successfully!

Now, you will find qr.png in your current directory, which represents the QR code of the entered URL.

Project Structure

.
├── go.mod
├── go.sum
└── main.go

• main.go: The main source file where the URL input and QR code generation logic is implemented.
• go.mod and go.sum: Go module files for managing dependencies.

Dependencies

This project uses the following Go package:

• github.com/skip2/go-qrcode: A popular library for QR code generation in Go.

Contributing

Feel free to fork the repository, make improvements or suggest changes. This is a simple project, but contributions that improve the usability or extend the functionality are welcome.

Questions or Issues?

If you have any questions or encounter any issues, please feel free to open an issue in the project repository.