How does React differ from other JavaScript frameworks?

Short answer: Feature React Angular Vue Type Library (UI focused) Framework (full-featured) Framework (lightweight) DOM Handling Virtual DOM Real DOM Virtual DOM Data Binding One-way Two-way Both supported Learning Curve Medium Steep Easy

Real-world example (ShopNest)

ShopNest’s storefront is React: components for ProductCard, CartDrawer, and CheckoutForm, with hooks for local UI state.

Say this in the interview

1. Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
2. Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
3. Trade-off — when you would not use it.