Parcel: A zero-config bundler that provides a fast alternative to Webpack.?

Short answer: Many of these tools are integrated automatically when you use CRA or Next.js, but they can be configured or customized in more advanced setups.

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.