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# Order Utilities

Utility endpoints for orders (barcode, etc.)

## Generate Order Barcode

> Generates a barcode image for the specified order.\
> \
> \*\*Business Logic:\*\*\
> \- Validates the signed order number.\
> \- The signature has an expiration time (default: 30 minutes) for security.\
> \- Returns an HTML page with the barcode image.\
> \
> \*\*Use Cases:\*\*\
> \- In-store pickup verification.\
> \- Order tracking at physical locations.\
> \- Warehouse order processing.

```json
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```


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