Introduction
Jetpack Compose has revolutionized Android UI development by offering a declarative approach that simplifies UI creation. As AI-powered coding assistants become more prevalent, developers increasingly rely on tools like DeepSeek and ChatGPT to streamline their workflows. But which one provides the best results when generating Jetpack Compose code? In this post, we’ll compare these two AI assistants using real-world prompts and evaluate their strengths and weaknesses.
Test Scenarios
To make a fair comparison, we provided DeepSeek and ChatGPT with the following prompts and evaluated their outputs:
Create a to-do list with a decent UI – Evaluating UI quality, state management, and performance.
Convert an image into a composable – Testing adaptability and code accuracy.
Generate a paginated list with API calls – Checking efficiency in handling real-world scenarios.
Implement a dark mode toggle – Assessing how well state and UI updates are managed.
Handle user authentication in Jetpack Compose – Measuring security best practices and implementation correctness.
1. Create a To-Do List with a Decent UI
DeepSeek: Generated a functional to-do list with a modern UI, proper state management using remember, and followed Jetpack Compose best practices. The design was minimal yet effective.
ChatGPT: Produced a similar to-do list but with unnecessary complexity in state handling. Some UI elements were not as polished as DeepSeek's output.
Winner: DeepSeek – More concise and visually appealing UI.
2. Convert an Image into a Composable
DeepSeek: Accurately converted the image into a composable function, leveraging Canvas and ImageBitmap where necessary. It optimized performance by efficiently managing resources.
ChatGPT: Generated a working composable but occasionally misused Jetpack Compose drawing APIs, leading to suboptimal rendering performance.
Winner: DeepSeek – More accurate and optimized image conversion.
3. Generate a Paginated List with API Calls
DeepSeek: Implemented efficient pagination using LazyColumn and proper handling of API requests via ViewModel and remember. It followed recommended Kotlin Coroutines practices.
ChatGPT: Successfully implemented pagination but had minor inefficiencies in network call handling, leading to unnecessary recompositions.
Winner: DeepSeek – Better efficiency in API integration.
4. Implement a Dark Mode Toggle
DeepSeek: Used MaterialTheme and proper state management to ensure seamless dark mode switching, providing a smooth user experience.
ChatGPT: Achieved the same functionality but required additional refactoring to match best practices.
Winner: DeepSeek – More streamlined implementation.
5. Handle User Authentication in Jetpack Compose
DeepSeek: Generated a secure and modular authentication flow using Firebase Authentication with proper state and session handling.
ChatGPT: Created a functional authentication flow but included some redundant code and less secure token management practices.
Winner: DeepSeek – More secure and maintainable implementation.
Conclusion
Based on our test scenarios, DeepSeek consistently outperformed ChatGPT in generating Jetpack Compose code that is accurate, efficient, and adheres to best practices. While ChatGPT remains a strong contender, DeepSeek currently provides superior real-world Jetpack Compose development results.
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