Note: Application Deep Linking
Have you ever tapped on a URL link only to have it open an app instead of a website? This is known as deep linking. I hope the following note can help you in gaining greater understanding. Basic Deep Linking Deep linking allows apps to open specific content or trigger particular functionality within the app, based on a URL. There are two primary methods for deep linking in iOS and Android apps: Custom URL Scheme Universal Links (iOS) or App Links (Android) Custom URL Scheme Both iOS and Android support custom URL schemes (e.g., myapp:// ) that allow apps to be opened directly via a unique URL. However, since these schemes can be defined without any centralized validation, there’s a risk that triggering a URL might unintentionally open a different app that uses the same scheme. Due to this security risk and lack of control, Custom URL Schemes are generally not recommended. Universal Links (iOS) or App Links (Android) Introduced after Custom URL Schemes, Universal Links (on iOS) an...