Why use Jetpack Compose?

Jetpack Compose is a declarative UI toolkit for building native Android Application. It simplifies the process of creating user interface by allowing developers to describe the desired UI state and compose take care of updating UI automatically. Unlike traditional XML layouts, Compose uses Kotlin based (DSL) Domain specific Language to define UI elements.

Now one might think why to use Compose? Why did even Android team at Google decide to introduce something different when existing Android application were doing great with XML ui layouts?
Lets try to conclude by looking at the below problems that Compose addresses .

1. Complex and Verbose XML Layout :

XML layouts can become complex and difficult to maintain. Compose uses Kotlin based DSL resulting in more concise code. For example:

<LinearLayout
    xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="match_parent"
    android:orientation="vertical">

    <TextView
        android:id="@+id/title"
        android:layout_width="wrap_content"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
        android:text="Welcome to my app!"
        android:textSize="20sp"
        android:textStyle="bold" />

    <EditText
        android:id="@+id/input_field"…