What is Redux and why might you use it with React?

Short answer: Redux is a predictable state container for JavaScript apps, often used with React. ✅ Why use Redux? Centralizes app state Makes state predictable and traceable Useful in large-scale apps with deeply nested components Works well with middleware for async tasks (like API calls)

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.