How do I use the Linking API in React Native?

How do I use the Linking API in React Native?

The Linking API in React Native allows you to handle deep links and open URLs. You can use it to open web pages, dial phone numbers, and send emails.

Can you show me a code example?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

import { Linking } from 'react-native';

const openURL = async () => {
  const url = 'https://www.example.com';
  await Linking.openURL(url);
};

This code will open the specified URL in the default web browser.

What about handling incoming links?

To handle incoming links, you can use the Linking.addEventListener method. Here's an example:

Linking.addEventListener('url', handleOpenURL);

const handleOpenURL = (event) => {
  console.log('Received URL:', event.url);
};

Are there any limitations I should be aware of?

Yes, some limitations include platform-specific behaviors and the need for proper URL schemes. Always test on both iOS and Android.