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Open source scanner or proprietary SDK? Pros & cons in an overview

Those who want to integrate scanning functionalities into their mobile apps, whether native or cross-platform, face many choices. Open Source software and proprietary scanner SDKs offer various advantages and disadvantages. In the following, we would like to outline those for you.

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Open source scanner or proprietary SDK? Pros & cons in an overview
Jan 14, 2021
Open source scanner or proprietary SDK? Pros & cons in an overview

Those who want to integrate scanning functionalities into their mobile apps, whether native or cross-platform, face many choices. Open Source software and proprietary scanner SDKs offer various advantages and disadvantages. In the following, we would like to outline those for you.

Make or buy decision – Benefits of third-party software providers
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Make or buy decision – Benefits of third-party software providers

This guide will help you make a decision between SDK and custom code and demonstrate the benefits of a Software Development Kit.

Types of barcodes and their usage
Jul 5, 2020
Types of barcodes and their usage

An overview of the different types of 1D- and 2D-barcodes such as PDF41 & their use-cases.

Logistics scanner – Why your drivers need a fully automated workflow
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Logistics scanner – Why your drivers need a fully automated workflow

Dive into the advantages of a mobile logistics app, including the modern technology of a Scanner SDK.

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