How would you decide between Redux and Context API?

Short answer: Scenario Use Simple data (theme, locale) ✅ Context API Complex global state ✅ Redux Needs middleware or DevTools ✅ Redux Only few components need data ✅ Context Large team/multiple features ✅ Redux Toolkit 🎯 Rule of thumb: Use Context for simple static data, and Redux for dynamic or large-scale app 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.