deep link
A deep link addresses a particular location or action in an application.
Use this when A shared link should open a specific record or screen.
without the term
“When someone taps a shared link to a post, the app opens but just shows the home screen, especially if it wasn't already running. Can you make it go to the right post?”
with the term · How do you ask a model for deep link?
Implement this deep link. Verify cold start, an already-running app, required sign-in, and an invalid or unauthorized target.
What is deep link?
A URL that opens a specific screen or record in the app. It has to work when the app is already running and when the link launches it, and survive a sign-in in between.
Why does deep link matter when vibe coding?
A handler tested only while the app is running may drop the cold-start target.
How do you do deep link?
Parse and validate the target, preserve it across sign-in, and test app lifecycle states.
What goes wrong with deep link?
Using a link’s parameters as trusted commands or access permission.