gitpoint/git-point

Browser redirect inside app

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#741 opened on Feb 26, 2018

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Description

When I click on a different Github link from an issue comment, isn't it supposed to redirect me to the actual issue inside that repository instead of opening my default browser and redirecting to the url from there?

I think a solution to this would be if you detected whether or not a comment includes a Github link, then add an onClick property to the link and prevent the default action, so that instead of actually opening the browser, it instead executes an action which redirects the user to the repository inside the app.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
javascriptreact native
Domain
mobile
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
React Native basicsUnderstanding of mobile navigation
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60
Research direction
Examine how issue comments are rendered in the app (likely in a WebView or custom component). Look for existing handling of GitHub links. A solution involves detecting links within comment text, preventing the default browser open, and using React Navigation to navigate to the appropriate repository/issue screen within the app. Check the app's linking configuration and how external URLs are currently handled.