Visualforce - Beyond Basics Series 43 - Use QR Code in Page

What is QR Code ?

QR Code is the visual representation of text. It has very similar attributes to Bar Code. But, it's more powerful than it.

What are the applications ?

The main application is to scan the URL, rather than typing in the browser. And embedding Contact details, Product details for the Business.

How it will be useful in CRM System like Salesforce ?

In Salesforce, we may need to get the QR Code from external system containing lead information (or) Contact Information (or) Cases. In return, we may send QR Code to other systems which accepts the data in QR Code format. Barcode/QR Code has very important role in every business. So, converting the format between QR Code & text is vital for a Organisation.

How to implement the feature very quickly ?

It's not necessary to implement the complex algorithms required for processing QR Codes. As there are services available in the Cloud, we could reuse them.

Where is the Code ?

Any Screenshots ?

Walk through in a video ?