There are various options to save the generated barcode. Which option would you say is the best, and why?
1. Save file as image (jpg, png, etc)
2. Save barcode image to SQL as binary value
3. Save barcode value to SQL as varchar value
Keep in mind, I also need to retrieve the barcode from wherever it has been saved, in order to print it.
What would be the best approach using the chosen method? I currently save the barcode value to SQL as varchar.
Thank you.