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The QR Code is everywhere, but where did it come from?

24 September 2020

We know the drill by now: before entering any shop/restaurant/building, whip out your smartphone, look for the SafeEntry QR code, scan it, enter your personal particulars, and finally tap 'check-in'.

So just what exactly is a QR code?

How did it come about?

QR code anchored by squares the corners

Dealing with imperfections

Wowing the crowd

From obscurity to ubiquity

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