What are the main features of React?

Short answer: JSX – JavaScript + XML Components – Reusable and composable Virtual DOM – Efficient DOM updates Unidirectional data flow – One-way data binding Lifecycle methods (in class components) Hooks (in functional components)

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.