I'm working on a project for my computer science class where we need to create QR codes for our websites, and I'm getting a bit confused about the terminology. When people talk about making a QR code from a URL, is that different from generating a QR code? I used to think that generating meant that the computer automatically creates the QR code for you, while making one sounded like I would have to design it myself in something like Photoshop. Here's what I believe so far:
- Making a QR code = designing the squares manually
- Generating a QR code = using a site that creates it automatically
- I also heard that dynamic QR codes are better than static ones since you can change how they appear later.
Recently, I tried a QR code website I found on Google, and it worked fine, but my friend mentioned that I should be cautious about which site to use. I'm not really sure why that's important since QR codes are just black and white squares. Any insights would be super helpful! Thanks!
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You’re spot on! When people say they’re making a QR code, they typically don’t mean drawing it by hand. Almost everyone just uses online tools to generate them automatically. It’s faster and easier! Making it by hand would be a skill practiced more as a learning exercise, but not practical in real life.
Regarding dynamic vs. static QR codes, you’re right that dynamic ones allow for changes even after you've created them, which can be really useful if you need to update links later on. Just remember that a lot of QR code tools online may not be secure, so avoid services that might redirect users to their sites instead of directly to your URL!
Yeah, I totally agree! Just stick with trusted QR code generators, and you should be fine. It’s also good practice to check any QR you generate before using it.