QR code generator component for links

What are you most proud of, and what would you do differently next time?

Positive aspects of this project:

• I am glad to have used SCSS and PurgeCSS to generate optimized and reusable stylesheet code.
• I successfully integrated an API to generate QR codes based on user input.
• I learned how to deploy my project on Vercel and GitHub Pages.
• I gained an understanding of how to secure API keys by making server-side requests.

What I would do differently in my next project:

• First, I will start with the backend, ensuring that all endpoints are fully developed and tested using Postman.
• Once the backend is stable and functional, I will proceed with the frontend implementation.

What challenges did you encounter, and how did you overcome them?

Challenges:

• The deployment process was completely new to me.
• The API provides images directly in SVG format, so rendering them using Base64 encoding techniques and related methods was a new learning experience.
• At times, I updated the README markdown file directly on GitHub but forgot to pull the latest changes before committing locally. This led to merge conflicts, which were frustrating to resolve.

How I overcame the challenges:

• I searched the internet and used AI chatbots (ChatGPT and Copilot) to help me through the process.

What specific areas of your project would you like help with?

I appreciate any suggestions regarding project structure and code improvements to enhance readability and ensure adherence to clean code principles.