Generating a QR Code in Angular to Share Contact Details on Mobile Devices

Imagine attending a networking event where you want to quickly share your contact information with someone. Instead of fumbling with business cards or manually entering details, what if you could simply generate a QR code that, when scanned, adds all your contact details directly into the other person’s phone? This article will guide you through building such a feature in an Angular application.

Prerequisites

Before we dive in, ensure you have the following:

• Basic knowledge of Angular.
• Angular CLI installed.
• A working Angular project.

Step 1: Install QR Code Package

First, we need to install a package to generate QR codes. One popular choice is “ angularx-qrcode ”. Install it via npm:

npm install angularx-qrcode --save

Step 2: Create the Contact Form

Next, we’ll create a form where users can enter their contact details. This form will be used to generate the data encoded into the QR code.

import { Component } from '@angular/core';
@Component({
  selector: 'app-contact-form',
  template: `
    <form…