barKoder Web SDK v1.3.8 Released — Major Enhancements & Fixes

New Major barKoder Web SDK v1.3.8 Released

We’re excited to announce the release of barKoder Web SDK v1.3.8, packed with important bug fixes, enhanced camera handling, expanded decoder support, and new features that make our JavaScript barcode scanning SDK even more powerful for developers across desktop and mobile.

Whether you’re building enterprise-grade applications in React, Angular, or integrating barKoder into your own custom web app, this update delivers better flexibility, performance, and error handling for a smoother developer experience.

What's New in v1.3.8

Enhanced Camera Selection and UI Fixes

Fixed a bug causing incorrect camera selection in the cameraPicker UI on desktop browsers.
iPhones with high minimum focus distance (e.g. iPhone 14 Pro, 15 Pro) now correctly default to the best available camera (e.g. Back Triple Camera).
Improved error logging and camera capability detection logic.

Improved Location Drawing in Continuous Mode

Visuals for barcode location overlays have been improved with:
- Smoother rendering
- Updated line colors for better contrast and usability

applyTemplate Method: Smarter, Safer, More Capable

The applyTemplate() method received a major overhaul:

Now returns a Promise for asynchronous handling
Introduced structured error objects (JSONFileError, JSONValueError) with detailed messages
No more silent fallbacks — missing templateMode now throws an error
Skips non-existent non-end-nodes gracefully

Newly supported decoders in templates:

Upc-E1
Datalogic 25
Added dpmMode support for QR codes

New SDK Settings & Configurations

You now have access to even more granular configuration options via template or programmatic setup:

locationLineColor, locationLineWidth
roiLineColor, roiLineWidth, roiOverlayBackgroundColor
imageResultEnabled, locationInImageResultEnabled, locationInPreviewEnabled
regionOfInterestVisible, barkoderResolution, beepOnSuccessEnabled

These settings now also accept both boolean and number types, giving you more flexibility.

Affected settings include:
enableMisshaped1D, enableVINRestrictions, enableComposite, multicodeCachingEnabled, upcEanDeblur

New JavaScript API Methods

New methods give developers more control and observability in their web barcode scanning implementation:

getEnabledDecoders()
setRoiOverlayBackgroundColor(), getRoiOverlayBackgroundColor()
setLocationInImageResultEnabled(), isLocationInImageResultEnabled()

Now With Full TypeScript Support!

We've added TypeScript typings for all core APIs and new methods—ensuring better IntelliSense, type safety, and easier integration for modern JavaScript apps.

Previously Added in v1.3.7 and Earlier

South African Driver's License (SADL) parser
Full suite of Postal code decoders: PostalIMB, Postnet, RoyalMail, KIX, AustralianPost, JapanesePost, and Planet
VIN, DotCode, and composite barcode support expanded
New methods for:
- Thumbnail image results
- Flash availability
- Zoom control
Vite support fixes & native lib upgrades

Native Library Update

This version includes native library v1.5.5.1, ensuring peak performance and stability across all supported browsers.

Get Started or Upgrade Now

Documentation: barKoder Web SDK Docs
Angular Example: Angular WASM Integration
React Example: React WASM Integration

Coming Soon

Full support for MaxiCode
Expanded AR compatibility
More Integration Samples

Need help with upgrading or integrating the latest features? Reach out to us at support@barkoder.com or open a ticket via the barKoder Developer Portal.