Deep linking basics in React Native - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

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beginner

What is deep linking in mobile apps?

Deep linking is a way to open a specific page or screen inside a mobile app directly from a link, instead of just opening the app's home screen.

intermediate

What is the difference between a universal link and a custom URL scheme?

A universal link uses standard web URLs that open the app if installed or the website if not. A custom URL scheme uses a special app-defined prefix like "myapp://" to open the app.

beginner

Which React Native library is commonly used to handle deep linking?

React Navigation is commonly used in React Native apps to handle deep linking and navigation between screens.

intermediate

Why is it important to configure deep linking in both Android and iOS?

Because Android and iOS handle links differently, you must set up deep linking separately for each platform to ensure links open the app correctly on both.

beginner

What happens if a deep link is opened but the app is not installed?

If the app is not installed, universal links open the website URL instead, while custom URL schemes usually do nothing or show an error.

What does a deep link do in a mobile app?

A Updates the app automatically

B Closes the app

C Uninstalls the app

D Opens a specific screen inside the app

Deep links open a specific screen or content inside the app directly.

Which of these is an example of a custom URL scheme?

A myapp://profile/123

B ftp://fileserver.com

C https://example.com/home

D mailto:[e-mail]

Custom URL schemes use a unique prefix like "myapp://" to open the app.

Which React Native tool helps manage deep linking navigation?

A Expo Camera

B Redux

C React Navigation

D Axios

React Navigation handles screen navigation and deep linking in React Native apps.

What should you do to support deep linking on iOS?

A Install Android Studio

B Configure URL types in Xcode

C Use Google Play Store

D Disable internet access

On iOS, you configure URL types in Xcode to support deep linking.

If a user clicks a universal link but the app is not installed, what happens?

A The website opens in the browser

B The app opens anyway

C Nothing happens

D The phone restarts

Universal links open the website if the app is not installed.

Explain what deep linking is and why it is useful in mobile apps.

Think about how clicking a link can take you straight to a specific page inside an app.

Describe the difference between universal links and custom URL schemes in deep linking.

Consider how links behave differently depending on the link type and app installation.