React Native QR Code Scanner

Fırat DİKMEN
5 min readMar 4, 2024

A QR code scanner implemented using React Native.

Test results with some barcode types

Steps to Create Your QR Code Scanner

1. Initialize a New React Native Project
To kick things off, create a new React Native project by running the following command in your terminal:

npx react-native@latest init QRCodeScanner

2. Install CocoaPods
If you plan to run your project directly in Xcode, you’ll be prompted to install CocoaPods. When asked, respond with “yes” to proceed with the installation.

Do you want to install CocoaPods now? Only needed if you run your project in Xcode directly => yes

3. Navigate to Your Project Folder
After creating your new project, move into your project directory:

cd QRCodeScanner

4. Install React Native Camera Kit
Next, add the React Native Camera Kit to your project. This library is essential for accessing the camera functionalities:

npm i react-native-camera-kit

5. Configure Permissions for iOS and Android

Permissions Setup

For Android

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