Flexible Object Creation:?

Short answer: The Prototype Pattern allows you to create new objects dynamically, based on the state of existing ones, without knowing the specific class of the object you're cloning. This can be useful for creating different variations of an object without manually specifying each one.

Real-world example (ShopNest)

Use a GoF pattern in ShopNest only when it removes duplication or makes a change safer—explain the problem it solves in the interview.

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.