Supporting Deep Linking with Query string params in Angular Applications for Cloud Deployments — Azure, AWS, GCP

Deep linking allows Angular applications to enable direct navigation to specific views or states via unique URLs. This capability is crucial for SPAs and becomes even more significant in microfrontend architectures or cloud-based deployments.

This blog focuses on implementing deep linking for Angular applications deployed to various cloud services, including Azure (Blob Storage, CDN, and Front Door), AWS, and GCP. We’ll cover configuring routing for deep linking, handling query string parameters, and best practices to optimize your setup for the cloud.

Deep Linking in Angular

Angular manages deep linking through its router, which supports dynamic, clean URLs without reloading the page. This ensures users can bookmark specific pages, improves SEO, and integrates seamlessly into larger ecosystems like microfrontends.

Here’s an example of an Angular 17+ routing configuration:

import { NgModule } from '@angular/core';
import { RouterModule, Routes } from '@angular/router';
import { HomeComponent } from './home/home.component';
import { AboutComponent } from './about/about.component';

const routes: Routes = [
  { path: '', component: HomeComponent },
  { path: 'about', component: AboutComponent },
  { path: '**', redirectTo: '' } // Catch-all for undefined paths
];

@NgModule({
  imports…