Implement deep linking performance optimization with pre-warming

[RUKAYAT-CODER]

Background

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Description

Optimize deep links with pre-warming: fetch screen data before navigation, prepare state, show loading if needed.

Current Behavior

Deep links navigate then fetch data

Expected Behavior

Pre-warm data during navigation animation

Impact

⚡ Instant deep link destination
🎯 No loading spinners
📱 Better deep link experience

Acceptance Criteria

• Detect deep link at app start
• Fetch screen data during splash/animation
• Prepare state before navigation
• Navigate to pre-warmed screen
• Test deep link performance
• Document deep link strategy

Implementation Hints

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Related Issues

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[shadrach68]

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Hi maintainer. I would like to work on this issue because I am a full-stack developer skilled in both frontend and backend development. I focus on identifying root causes and delivering clean, efficient, and maintainable solutions, with thorough testing to ensure reliable results.

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[rosemary21]

@rosemary21 has applied to work on this issue as part of the Stellar Wave Program's 5th wave.

I’d like to work on this issue because deep linking is often a user’s first real interaction with an app, and it sets the tone for perceived performance. When done poorly, users land on a screen that immediately shows loading states or blank shells, which feels slow even if the total load time is acceptable. Pre-warming data during navigation is a strong way to hide latency and make the experience feel instantaneous, which is exactly the kind of UX optimization I enjoy working on.

My relevant experience includes:

Implementing deep link handling flows in mobile and web apps built with React Native and React.
Designing prefetch and preloading systems that fetch route data before navigation completes, especially during splash screens or transition animations.
Building client-side caching layers using tools like React Query to prefetch and hydrate screen data efficiently.
Optimizing app startup and navigation performance by shifting work from post-render lifecycle to pre-navigation phases.
Handling edge cases such as:
cold starts vs warm starts
partial or invalid deep links
network latency variability
race conditions between navigation and data readiness

For this issue, my implementation approach would be:

Detect deep links at app start
intercept initial URL / intent before first navigation
classify route type and required data dependencies
Pre-warm screen data during splash/transition phase
trigger parallel data fetching for required screens immediately

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