hey I was wondering why is a basic empty project for jetpack compose builds a big size apk compared ...

# android

[andodeki]

hey I was wondering why is a basic empty project for jetpack compose builds a big size apk compared to traditional XML app

[tseisel]

I'm interested in the answer as well. Maybe the APK analyzer tool bundled into Android Studio could help you figure out which libraries/resources increases the APK size

[gildor]

Because compose bundles whole runtime with all compostables, but app with Views uses system implementation of views, so no need to bubdle anything to run, only xmp and a few classes

More correct comparison would be app on views with appcompat/material
Compose without appcompat

And both minimized with r8