[HybridApp] Fix NewDot internal links in HybridApp

[staszekscp]

cc: @AndrewGable

Details

The changes required to fix wrong behaviour of NewDot in the HybridApp. The fixed issue was a side effect of a bigger problem caused by wrong integration of react-native-config package. The package was not able to find .env files, and as a result the app behaviour in some cases could be incorrect.

In the case of fixed issue associated domains didn't match, and tapping on links (in the issue's case a link to a room) caused opening web browser, instead of navigating within the app. In fact all "internal" links didn't work as expected.

The purpose of the patch is to allow specifying path to a react native project in a custom folder structure. The variables which are used are specific to our project. However, in the future I plan to introduce more universal solution, which would allow us to remove it.

The PR introduces just a part of required changes. The PR with changes to OldDot is available here (only for Expensify OldDot contributors).

Fixed Issues

$ #34378
PROPOSAL: #34378

Tests

WARNING: This PR is HybridApp-specific, and should not introduce any changes to NewDot. The bug exists only on HybridApp, therefore the following steps are made to make sure, everything works fine.

• Verify that no errors appear in the JS console
• Go to a chat report
• Send a message with a link to NewDot

IMPORTANT: Use correct link for correct environment:

• dev: https://dev.new.expensify.com:8082/concierge

• staging: https://staging.new.expensify.com/concierge

• production: https://new.expensify.com/concierge

• See if concierge chat was opened

Offline tests

QA Steps

WARNING: This PR is HybridApp-specific, and should not introduce any changes to NewDot. The bug exists only on HybridApp, therefore the following steps are made to make sure, everything works fine.

• Verify that no errors appear in the JS console
• Go to a chat report
• Send a message with a link to NewDot

IMPORTANT: Use correct link for correct environment:

• dev: https://dev.new.expensify.com:8082/concierge

• staging: https://staging.new.expensify.com/concierge

• production: https://new.expensify.com/concierge

• See if concierge chat was opened

PR Author Checklist

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iOS: Native

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iOS: mWeb Safari

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MacOS: Chrome / Safari

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MacOS: Desktop

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[dylanexpensify]

Wooot! Rajat to review!

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[Julesssss]

The change itself looks good.

I tested with the mobile AdHoc build and this the staging deep-link is working well 👍

[allroundexperts]

Reviewer Checklist

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  • I turned off my network connection and tested it while offline to ensure it matches the expected behavior (i.e. verify the default avatar icon is displayed if app is offline)
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  • Android: Native
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  • I verified that the left part of a conditional rendering a React component is a boolean and NOT a string, e.g. myBool && <MyComponent />.
  • I verified that comments were added to code that is not self explanatory
  • I verified that any new or modified comments were clear, correct English, and explained "why" the code was doing something instead of only explaining "what" the code was doing.
  • I verified any copy / text shown in the product is localized by adding it to src/languages/* files and using the translation method
  • I verified all numbers, amounts, dates and phone numbers shown in the product are using the localization methods
  • I verified any copy / text that was added to the app is grammatically correct in English. It adheres to proper capitalization guidelines (note: only the first word of header/labels should be capitalized), and is approved by marketing by adding the Waiting for Copy label for a copy review on the original GH to get the correct copy.
  • I verified proper file naming conventions were followed for any new files or renamed files. All non-platform specific files are named after what they export and are not named "index.js". All platform-specific files are named for the platform the code supports as outlined in the README.
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Android: Native

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Android: mWeb Chrome

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iOS: Native

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iOS: mWeb Safari

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MacOS: Chrome / Safari

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MacOS: Desktop

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[dylanexpensify]

@allroundexperts can you prioritize this one when you have a moment? Thank youuu! ❤️

[allroundexperts]

@dylanexpensify Just 10 more mins!

[allroundexperts]

Okay. Update: Still trying to build the apps locally.

[allroundexperts]

Tests well!

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