How to use barcode scanner with datatables laravel?

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To use a barcode scanner with DataTables in Laravel, you can follow these steps:

1. Install the DataTables plugin: You can install DataTables plugin using npm or yarn. Run the following command to install DataTables:

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npm install datatables.net-dt

1. Include the DataTables CSS and JavaScript files in your Laravel project: You need to include the necessary DataTables CSS and JavaScript files in your Laravel project. You can include them in your layout file or specific view file. Add the following lines in your HTML file:

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<!-- DataTables CSS -->
<link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="https://cdn.datatables.net/1.10.25/css/jquery.dataTables.min.css">

<!-- DataTables JS -->
<script src="https://cdn.datatables.net/1.10.25/js/jquery.dataTables.min.js"></script>

1. Initialize the DataTable with barcode scanner support: You can initialize the DataTable with barcode scanner support by adding the following code in your JavaScript file or within a script tag in your view file:

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$(document).ready(function() {
    $('#myTable').DataTable({
        "dom": '<"top"l>rt<"bottom"ip><"clear">',
        "language": {
            "search": "",
            "searchPlaceholder": "Scan barcode"
        }
    });
});

1. Use barcode scanner to filter data in the table: Now you can use the barcode scanner to scan the barcode and filter the data in the DataTable. When you scan the barcode, the DataTable will automatically filter and display the relevant data.

By following these steps, you can easily use a barcode scanner with DataTables in Laravel to enhance user experience and make data entry more efficient.