Remove deprecated Dynamic Links library

[a-maurice]

Description

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Remove the Dynamic Links library as part of the upcoming breaking changes. Also remove remnants of Invites, since that was still around because of Dynamic Links.

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• Bug fix. Add the issue # below if applicable.
• New feature. A non-breaking change which adds functionality.
• Other, such as a build process or documentation change.

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Summary of Changes

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This pull request performs a comprehensive removal of the deprecated Firebase Dynamic Links library and its associated Invites functionality. The changes span across the entire SDK, affecting core code, build systems, documentation, and testing infrastructure, ensuring a clean and complete excision of the deprecated components.

Highlights

• Core Library Removal: The Firebase Dynamic Links library, along with its associated Invites remnants, has been completely removed from the SDK. This includes all source code, headers, build configurations (CMake, Gradle), and related resources across Android, iOS, and desktop platforms.
• Build System Cleanup: Extensive modifications were made to the build system, including CMakeLists.txt files, Gradle dependency configurations (firebase_dependencies.gradle, app/build.gradle, settings.gradle), and iOS CocoaPods (ios_pod/Podfile), to eliminate all references and build targets for Dynamic Links and Invites.
• Documentation and Testing Updates: The main README.md, AGENTS.md, and release_build_files/readme.md have been updated to reflect the deprecation and removal of Dynamic Links. The entire integration test suite for Dynamic Links was also removed, along with associated GitHub Actions workflows and secret management.
• Codebase Simplification: Numerous files related to Dynamic Links and Invites, including JNI wrappers, internal receiver implementations, cached data handlers, and platform-specific helpers (Android, iOS, stub), were deleted, significantly reducing the codebase size and complexity.

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Code Review

This pull request removes the deprecated Dynamic Links library. The changes are comprehensive, touching build scripts, source files, and documentation. A few inconsistencies were identified and flagged for correction to ensure consistency.

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Requested by @a-maurice on commit 4acaa04
Last updated: Wed Jul 16 17:19 PDT 2025
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