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Deep links, attribution and over-the-air updates — what we learn building CodeOnAir.

18 October 2026 · codepush, react native, releases
CodePush install modes: IMMEDIATE or ON_NEXT_RESTART?
When an over-the-air update arrives, should your React Native app restart right away or wait for the next launch? How each install mode feels to users, and the setup we recommend.
17 October 2026 · firebase, applinks, deep linking
Firebase Dynamic Links has shut down: how to move your links in an afternoon
Google turned off Firebase Dynamic Links in August 2025. Here is a step-by-step plan to move your links, keep deferred deep linking working after install, and not break the links already out in the wild.