Deep Linking
ELI5 — The Vibe Check
Deep linking is when a URL opens a specific screen inside your app instead of just the home page. Tap a link to a product, and boom — you're looking at that exact product in the app. It's like teleporting directly to where you need to go.
Real Talk
A technique allowing external URLs to navigate to specific content within a mobile app rather than just launching it. Deep links can be URL scheme-based (myapp://), Universal Links (iOS), or App Links (Android). They enable seamless user journeys from web, email, or social media directly into app content.
When You'll Hear This
"Set up deep linking so the marketing team's email links open directly in the app." / "Test your deep links on both platforms — they work differently on iOS and Android."
Related Terms
App Links
App Links are Android's version of Universal Links — they let regular web URLs open your Android app.
React Navigation
React Navigation handles all the screen-to-screen transitions in your React Native app — stack navigation, tab bars, drawers, the works.
Universal Links
Universal Links are Apple's way of making regular web URLs open your iOS app. If the app is installed, the link opens the app.