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How to use QuaggaJS – a barcode scanner example for your website or web app

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QuaggaJS is a popular JavaScript-based barcode scanner that is easy to integrate into any website or web app. Try it yourself with our tutorial!

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How to use QuaggaJS – a barcode scanner example for your website or web app

QuaggaJS is a popular JavaScript-based barcode scanner that is easy to integrate into any website or web app. Try it yourself with our tutorial!

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Kotlin vs. Swift: Comparing the powerhouses of Android and iOS development

The preferred programming languages for Android and iOS apps stand out due to their concise, robust code. Which one is the right choice for your project?

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React.js vs. React Native: Which is better for building your app?

What's the difference between React.js and React Native and which one should you choose for your project? This article will help you answer both of these questions.

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How to create a Compose Multiplatform iOS and Android application with barcode scanning functionality using the Scanbot SDK

[English only] Compose Multiplatform enables developers to write UI code compatible with both Android and iOS. We’ll walk you through the integration process with the Scanbot Barcode Scanner SDK.

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Native vs. hybrid vs. cross-platform development: Finding the right approach

When developing for multiple platforms, should you develop each app natively or build them on a shared code base?

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Cordova vs. Capacitor: Which framework should you use going forward?

With Capacitor, Ionic built on their experience with Cordova to offer an improved alternative. Find out whether migrating is a viable option.

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Flutter vs Ionic: How to choose the best framework for your mobile app

[English only] Can't decide between Flutter and Ionic, which mobile app development framework is best for your needs? Here's a comprehensive comparison to help you decide.

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Dynamically adjust font size in Flutter

[English only] In Flutter, fixed font sizes can compromise display quality across varied screen sizes and text lengths. Here are three effective ways to dynamically adjust font size:

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Integrating edge detection in your Flutter app

[English only] The Scanbot Document Scanner SDK for Flutter provides a simple and straightforward way to perform edge detection on images.

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Developing a scanning SDK for Windows: A first-hand account

One of our software engineers shares his experiences with developing our new Windows SDK. Trials and tribulations await.

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Autonomous agents: An introduction to self-prompting LLMs

Autonomous agents are LLMs that can prompt themselves and work on tasks almost independently. Learn more about this new way of interacting with AI.

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.NET MAUI vs. Xamarin: Should you make the switch?

.NET MAUI is Microsoft’s next step towards simplifying cross-platform app development. Like Xamarin, the newer open-source framework lets developers create native user interfaces and applications for iOS, Android, macOS,[...]

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Computer vision vs. machine learning: How do these two relate to each other?

Until recently, computer vision systems depended on rule-based algorithms, but this changed with the introduction of machine learning.

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Meet BLOOM, the open-source ChatGPT alternative that speaks 46 languages

There are three main differences between BLOOM and the language models of OpenAI and Google: the open-source approach, the focus on ethical AI, and how it handles cultural diversity. [...]

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Will Google’s LaMDA make ChatGPT obsolete?

People were quick to announce the demise of Google’s search engine at the hands of ChatGP, but this prediction is premature. Learn how Google could counter with it's own[...]

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Cordova Scanner tutorial: How to integrate our scanning functionalities

A step-by-step guide to integrating the Scanbot Barcode Scanner SDK into your iOS and Android applications using Cordova.

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Flutter vs. React Native vs. Xamarin: Pros and cons of the leading cross-platform frameworks

Flutter, React Native, and Xamarin are all great options for developing cross-platform mobile apps. But which framework is the right one for your use case?

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YOLO object detection and its applications in computer vision

Algorithms can now reliably detect all kinds of objects in photos and videos. In this article, we will take a closer look at YOLO, which promises lightning-fast object detection.

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React JS Barcode Scanner Tutorial and Examples

In this tutorial, you will see the simple integration process of our Web Barcode Scanner SDK.

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Implementing a Flutter plugin with native OpenCV support via dart::ffi – Part 2/2

In this article, we are going to finish what we started in part 1 of this article.

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Implementing a Flutter plugin with native OpenCV support via dart::ffi – Part 1/2

In this article we will implement a Flutter plugin with camera functionality for Android and iOS.

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Catastrophic forgetting in machine learning: What it is and how to overcome it

One of the biggest challenges in machine learning today is losing progress when training for new tasks. Learn why that is and how to overcome it.

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React Native app tutorial: How to integrate our scanning functionalities

In this tutorial, we are going to show you how to integrate our React Native scanning functionalities with ease.

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Flutter Scanner: Add scanning features to iOS and Android Flutter apps

As developers, we’re always looking for ways to integrate new features to the apps we build, especially if these are easy to add and support features that work well[...]

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Cordova tutorial – How to integrate our scanning functionalities

A step-by-step guide to the integration of the Scanbot Document Scanner SDK into your iOS and Android applications using Cordova.

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Xamarin.Forms tutorial – SDK integration step by step for iOS and Android

A step-by-step guide to the integration of the Scanbot Document Scanner SDK into your Android and iOS application with Xamarin.Forms.

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Android app tutorial for developers – How to integrate our scanning functionalities

A step-by-step guide to the integration of the Scanbot Document Scanner SDK into your Android application.

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iOS development tutorial – how to add a document scanner into your iOS App

A step-by-step guide to the integration of the Scanbot Document Scanner SDK into your iOS application today.

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Native vs. cross-platform app development – Things to consider when making your decision

Which factors should the decision between the two approaches to app development be based on? Learn more in our latest blog post.

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Capacitor tutorial – Integrate the Scanbot SDK with Ionic

We at Scanbot love native app development for Android and iOS. But we also understand the need for other cross-platform and hybrid app approaches. As an SDK provider, we[...]

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Flutter tutorial – How to integrate our scanning functionalities

In our most recent article, we already praised the versatility and ease of use of Flutter. To get you even more excited, you should check out this small tutorial[...]

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React Native tutorial – New standard for barcode scanning libraries

Let's build a Scanbot Barcode Scanner App with React Native. Since its release in 2013, React has been gaining more and more traction in the world of software development.[...]

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