Computer Science · Interactive demo
Why does a torn QR code still scan?
Tear, stain and scratch a real QR code and watch a real decoder still read it. Error correction you can break with your own hands.
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This interactive demo gives you a visual way into computer science. The key ideas include QR codes, error correction, Reed-Solomon, codes.
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