What is the difference between relative, absolute, and fixed positioning?

Short answer: Position Based On Moves with Page Scroll? Relative Its normal position ✅ Yes Absolut Nearest positioned ancestor ✅ Yes Fixed Viewport ❌ No

Example code

div { position: absolute; top: 10px; left: 20px; } Key Takeaway: Absolute is relative to parent; fixed stays on screen. Follow me on LinkedIn:

Real-world example (ShopNest)

ShopNest’s browser cart uses modern JavaScript: fetch APIs with async/await, modules, and clear error handling.

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.