architecture-samples vs GmsCore
architecture-samples and GmsCore share 7 technologies: Jetpack Compose, datastore, core-ktx, JetBrains, lifecycle-livedata-ktx, coil-compose, and coil-svg. architecture-samples is written in Kotlin and GmsCore in Java.
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android
architecture-samples
A collection of samples to discuss and showcase different architectural tools and patterns for Android apps.
Kotlin45.9kRead on November 6, 2026, at commit ee66e15What is architecture-samples built with?Only in architecture-samples
- androidx.hilt:hilt-navigation-compose
- androidx.navigation:navigation-compose
- datastore-preferences
- com.google.dagger:hilt-android
- lifecycle-runtime-compose
- runtime-livedata
- startup-runtime
- animation
- appcompat
- compose-bom
- core-splashscreen
- foundation-layout
- material3-window-size-class
- runtime-tracing
- ui-util
- window
- material-icons-extended
- room-ktx
- room-runtime
- coil
- com.jakewharton.timber:timber
In common
- Jetpack Compose
- datastore
- core-ktx
- JetBrains
- lifecycle-livedata-ktx
- coil-compose
- coil-svg
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GmsCore
Free implementation of Play Services
Java15.2kRead on November 8, 2026, at commit a03b082What is GmsCore built with?Only in GmsCore
- androidx.activity:activity
- activity-compose
- lifecycle-runtime-ktx
- lifecycle-service
- navigation-fragment-ktx
- navigation-ui-ktx
- androidx.core:core
- preference-ktx
- androidx.appcompat:appcompat
- androidx.preference:preference
- androidx.fragment:fragment
- Huawei
- androidx.recyclerview:recyclerview
Google- androidx.mediarouter:mediarouter
- androidx.camera:camera-view
- com.google.accompanist:accompanist-systemuicontroller
- androidx.credentials:credentials
- androidx.biometric:biometric
- com.google.zxing:core
Side by side
architecture-samplesGmsCore
SizeLines written by people and agents, without generated ones; code files, without tests.
architecture-samples6,049 lines written35 code files
GmsCore219,411 lines written2,272 code files
Who writes itA commit counts as AI's when it carries its signature: a Co-Authored-By line, its author name or the merge of its branch.
architecture-samples0% of its commits signed by AI
GmsCore0% of its commits signed by AIWith Cursor
ActivityFrom GitHub and its history, on the day SeeRepo read it.
architecture-samplesLast push November 5, 2026645 commits45,890 stars
GmsCoreLast push November 4, 20262,543 commits15,237 stars
TestsThe files that test the code, and the share of code files a test imports.
architecture-samples20 test files68.6% of its code files have a test that imports them
GmsCore2 test files0.1% of its code files have a test that imports them
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, architecture-samples or GmsCore?
GmsCore, with 219,411 lines written; architecture-samples has 6,049.
The proof: microg/GmsCore's code at commit a03b082
Which has more GitHub stars, architecture-samples or GmsCore?
architecture-samples, with 45,890 stars; GmsCore has 15,237.
The proof: android/architecture-samples on GitHub
Which has more tests, architecture-samples or GmsCore?
architecture-samples, with 20 test files; GmsCore has 2.
The proof: android/architecture-samples's code at commit ee66e15
Which was updated more recently, architecture-samples or GmsCore?
architecture-samples: its last push was on November 5, 2026, and GmsCore's on November 4, 2026.
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