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kat@transkatgirl• almost 2 years ago

as someone who nearly implemented a QR code reader at one point: that’s not how it works lol https://t.co/cVEv3HBlvQ

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kat@transkatgirl• almost 2 years ago
Replying to @transkatgirl

QR codes are just a barcode that contains some text. that’s it.that text could be a link, or it could be all sorts of other stuff (like a WiFi password, a contact card, a phone number, or anything else that can be done with a fucking barcode)

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kat@transkatgirl• almost 2 years ago
Replying to @transkatgirl

everyone acts like they’re some sort of mythical creature, when they’re really just fucking text written in a manner that’s easily computer readable

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kat@transkatgirl• almost 2 years ago
Replying to @transkatgirl

(yes, i know QR codes can contain binary data as well.either way, you get the fucking point.)

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