Not Suitable for Simple Scenarios:?

Short answer: If the state machine is simple, using the State Pattern might be overkill. Sometimes, basic conditionals (e.g., if/else) might suffice, and the pattern may add unnecessary complexity.

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.