QR Code Generator Website README

Overview

This is a QR code generator website built using Express, EJS, and Node.js. It allows users to easily create QR codes for various purposes, such as sharing links, contact information, or other text-based data. This README will provide you with essential information on how to set up and run the website, as well as some details about its features and structure.

Table of Contents

• Prerequisites
• Installation
• Usage
• Features
• Project Structure
• Contributing
• License

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have met the following requirements:

• Node.js: Make sure you have Node.js installed.

Installation

1. Clone this repository to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/qr-code-generator-website.git

2. Change into the project directory:

   cd qr-code-generator-website

3. Install the required dependencies:

   npm install

Usage

To start the QR code generator website, use the following commands:

npm start

By default, the website will be accessible at http://localhost:3000 in your web browser.

Features

• Generate QR codes for various data types, including links, text, email addresses, and contact information.
• Download generated QR codes as image files (PNG, JPEG, etc.).
• Share QR codes via direct URL or download links.
• Responsive design for both desktop and mobile devices.
• Simple and intuitive user interface.

Project Structure

The project directory is structured as follows:

• index.js: The main application file that configures and runs the Express server.
• views/: Contains EJS templates for rendering HTML pages, including the QR code generation form and result page.
• public/: Contains static assets like stylesheets, scripts, and images.
• routes/: Contains route definitions for different parts of the website, such as generating QR codes and displaying the result.
• controllers/: Contains controller logic for handling user requests and generating QR codes.
• middlewares/: Custom middleware functions.
• config/: Configuration files for setting up server parameters and other settings.

Contributing

If you would like to contribute to the project, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
3. Make your changes and commit them with descriptive messages.
4. Push your changes to your fork.
5. Create a pull request to the original repository.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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