Code 39 Barcode Decoder (Java + ZXing)

A lightweight Java application that uses the ZXing ("Zebra Crossing") library to decode Code 39 barcodes from images. Ideal for integration into backend systems, desktop applications, or learning purposes.

🚀 Features

• 📦 Supports decoding of Code 39 barcode format.
• 🖼️ Accepts image files as input (.png, .jpg, .jpeg, etc.)
• ⚡ Fast and efficient decoding using ZXing.
• 🧩 Easy to integrate with other Java projects.
• 🧪 Simple CLI and code structure for quick testing.

🛠️ Technologies Used

• Java
• ZXing Core Library (https://github.com/zxing/zxing)
• Optional: Maven or Gradle for dependency management.

📥 Installation

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/mitaliiiiii/code-39-Barcode-decoder.git
cd code39-barcode-decoder
javac -cp "lib/*" -d bin src/Code39BarcodeDecoder.java - //compilation
echo "test img/barcode.png" | java -cp "lib/*;bin" Code39BarcodeDecoder//-- if you are in windows
echo "test img/barcode.png" | java -cp "lib/*:bin" Code39BarcodeDecoder//-- if you are in mac or linux