/* Basic Reset */
* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif; 
}

body {

  background-image: url('BCG.jpg');
  
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  
  background-size: cover;
  
  background-position: center center;

  background-attachment: fixed; 
  
  background-color: #000;
  
  min-height: 100vh;
  margin: 0;
}


/* Navbar */

.navbar {
  background-color: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.7); /* Transparent black */
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);            /* This is the magic "frosted glass" effect */
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);    /* Support for Safari */
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); /* Subtle separator line */
  position: fixed;                        /* Keep it at the top when scrolling */
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 4rem; /* Changed padding to 0 on top/bottom to rely on height */
  background-color: #0a0a0a;
  color: white;
  height: 85px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap; /* Prevents the links from dropping to a second line */
}

.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-icon {
  width: 35px !important;
  height: 35px !important;
  color: #17D8DB;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: block;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-links a {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 0;
  color: #9ca3af;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: #17D8DB;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: width 0.4s ease-out, opacity 0.4s ease-out;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: #17D8DB;
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.3);
}

.nav-links a.active,
.nav-links a:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

.nav-links a.active::after,
.nav-links a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
  opacity: 1;
}

.nav-links a.active {
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* Card Design */


/* Hero Section */

.hero-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding-left: 8%;
  padding-top: 265px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.glass-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 750px;
  max-width: 90%;
  min-height: 258px;
  padding: 60px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  backdrop-filter: blur(25px) saturate(150%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px) saturate(150%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: left;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.4);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 
              0 0 40px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.25);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.glass-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05),
    transparent
  );
  transition: 0.6s ease;
}

.glass-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 45px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 
              0 0 50px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.glass-card:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

.hero-name {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  margin: 0;
}

.hero-tags {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  color: #17D8DB;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin-top: 15px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
}

.separator {
  margin: 0 5px;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Scrolling Effect*/

.hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  filter: blur(5px);
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: all 0.8s ease-out;
}

/* The "Show" state triggered by JavaScript */
.show {
  opacity: 1;
  filter: blur(0);
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Optional: Delaying elements in a row (like your socials) */
.hidden:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 200ms; }
.hidden:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 400ms; }



.quote-section {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 150px; /* Increased to give separation from Hero */
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 80px; /* Pushes the Intro down so it's not cramped */
}

.quote-container p {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #17D8DB;
  line-height: 1.4; /* Better spacing between the two lines */
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.4);
}

/* About Me Section - Balanced Layout Edition */

.about-section {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 80px 8% 120px 8%;
  min-height: 80vh;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; 
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center; /* Centers the slim text card vertically next to the tall image */
  max-width: 1100px;
  position: relative;
}

.about-text-card, .about-image-container {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.4); 
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 
              0 0 40px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.25);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.about-text-card {
  padding: 55px 45px; /* Perfect vertical breathing room */
  min-height: auto; 
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.about-image-container {
  overflow: hidden; /* Clips image neatly to the 20px rounded card corners */
  display: flex;
  padding: 0;
  min-height: 480px; /* Drives the tall hero height */
}

.about-text h2 {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 2.2rem; 
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.about-text h2::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -5px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: #17D8DB;
  transition: width 0.8s ease-out 0.4s;
}

.about-text-card.show .about-text h2::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.about-text p {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  color: #9ca3af;
  line-height: 1.85; /* Smooth line height for optimal readability */
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.about-image-container img {
  width: 100%; 
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0; /* Corner rounding handled by the container */
}

.about-text-card:hover, .about-image-container:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 50px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 
              0 0 60px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.35);
}

/* Social hub */

.socials-section {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 5px 0 40vh 0; 
}

.socials-header {
  margin-bottom: 65px; 
  text-align: center;
}

.socials-title {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.socials-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -8px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: #17D8DB;
  transition: width 0.8s ease-out 0.4s;
}

.socials-header.show .socials-title::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.socials-container {
  display: flex;
  gap: 70px;
  align-items: center;
}

.social-item {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.social-icon {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  z-index: 2;
}

.social-item:hover .social-icon {
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  border-color: #17D8DB;
  box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.45);
}

.social-item:hover .social-icon i {
  color: #17D8DB;
}

.social-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -50px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #fff;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.social-tag::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: #17D8DB;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.social-item:hover .social-tag {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.social-item:hover .social-tag::after {
  width: 100%;
}


html, body {
  scrollbar-width: none; 
  -ms-overflow-style: none; 
}

html::-webkit-scrollbar, 
body::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none; 
}

/* Footer */

.main-footer {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 100px; /* Keeps it connected to the scroll cushion */
}

.footer-content {
  width: 100%; /* Spans entire page width */
  height: 140px; 
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  
  /* Removed side borders and bottom radius to make it feel grounded */
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.4);
  border-bottom: none;
  border-left: none;
  border-right: none;
  
  /* Glow only on the top edge */
  box-shadow: 0 -15px 30px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.15); 
  
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.footer-content:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 -20px 40px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.25);
}

.footer-logo {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
}

.fider {
  width: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #17D8DB;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-tech {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  color: #9ca3af;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* About me */


 /* --- PAGE STRUCTURE --- */
.about-grid-section {
  padding: 120px 0 0 0; 
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

/* --- TITLE STYLES --- */
.about-header {
  margin-bottom: 80px;
  text-align: center;
}

.grid-main-title {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.grid-main-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: #17D8DB;
  transition: width 0.8s ease-out 0.4s;
}

.about-header.show .grid-main-title::after { width: 100%; }

/* --- GRID SYSTEM --- */
.about-main-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
  max-width: 1275px;
  width: 90%;
  margin: 0 auto 150px auto; /* Centering fix */
  isolation: isolate;
}

.grid-card {
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.95); 
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.2);
  padding: 45px 35px; /* Increased vertical padding for better visual weight */
  min-height: 250px; /* Slightly taller to accommodate the larger 60px icons */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start; /* Changed to start so icon/text spacing is consistent */
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px; /* Uniform gap between icon and title */
  transition: transform 0.2s ease-out, border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.grid-card:hover {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  border-color: rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.8);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.3);
}

.grid-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: #fff;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2));
}

.custom-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1) drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3));
}

.grid-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  color: #17D8DB;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0;
}

.about-content-area {
    width: 100%; /* Matches your desired separator width */
    max-width: 1300px; /* Gives it room to breathe on ultra-wide screens */
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0; 
}

.section-divider {
    width: 100%; 
    min-width: 200px; /* Ensures it doesn't get TOO small on tiny text */
    max-width: 100%;  /* Ensures it doesn't overflow */
    
    height: 4px;
    background: #17D8DB;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.7), 0 0 40px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.4);
    margin: 0 auto 60px auto;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.section-divider2 {
    width: 68%; 
    min-width: 200px; /* Ensures it doesn't get TOO small on tiny text */
    max-width: 100%;  /* Ensures it doesn't overflow */
    
    height: 4px;
    background: #17D8DB;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.7), 0 0 40px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.4);
    margin: 0 auto 60px auto;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.section-divider3 {
    width: 72%; 
    min-width: 200px; /* Ensures it doesn't get TOO small on tiny text */
    max-width: 100%;  /* Ensures it doesn't overflow */

    height: 4px;
    background: #17D8DB;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.7), 0 0 40px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.4);
    margin: 0 auto 30px auto;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.section-divider4 {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 200px; /* Ensures it doesn't get TOO small on tiny text */
    max-width: 100%;  /* Ensures it doesn't overflow */

    height: 4px;
    background: #17D8DB;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.7), 0 0 40px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.4);
    margin: 0 auto 60px auto;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.section-title {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.section-body p {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    color: #9ca3af;
    line-height: 2;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.info-section {
    /* Adjust the 150px to your preference—higher numbers push the title further down the screen */
    scroll-margin-top: 100px; 
    
}

.info-section.show {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}


/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .about-main-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}


/* --- HOBBIES STACKED LAYOUT --- */
.hobbies-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px; /* Space between each rectangle */
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.hobby-row {
    display: flex;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.2);
    min-height: 320px; /* Rectangular height */
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hobby-row:hover {
    border-color: rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.6);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.1);
    transform: translateX(10px); /* Subtle shift to the right on hover */
}

/* --- TEXT CONTENT SIDE --- */
.hobby-content {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.hobby-header-alt {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.hobby-header-alt i {
    color: #17D8DB;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.hobby-header-alt span {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.hobby-content p {
    color: #9ca3af;
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* --- IMAGE SIDE --- */
.hobby-image-box {
    width: 42%; /* The "end" of the rectangle is the image */
    background: #111;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.2);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hobby-image-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.8;
    object-position: center;
    transition: all 0.5s ease; /* Smoother transition */
    display: block;
}

.hobby-row:hover .hobby-image-box img {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hobby-row {
        flex-direction: column; /* Stacks image under text on mobile */
    }
    .hobby-image-box {
        width: 100%;
        height: 150px;
    }
  }
  
  /* Early Life */

  .section-body p {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem; 
    line-height: 1.6;      
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); 
    font-size: 19.5px;
}

/* This removes the extra "push" from the bottom of the section */
.section-body p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.lead-text {
    font-size: 1.15rem;    
    color: #fff !important; 
    font-weight: 500;
}

strong {
    color: #17D8DB;        
}

/*Skills*/

.skills-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.skills-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 30px; /* Space for our new custom dot */
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 19.5px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Create the glowing cyan dot */
.skills-list li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 10px; /* Adjust based on your font size to center it */
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: #17D8DB; /* Your signature cyan */
    border-radius: 50%; /* Makes it a circle */
    
    /* The Glow Effect */
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #17D8DB, 
                0 0 15px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.5);
}

/* Optional: Make the Skill Title pop */
.skill-category {
    color: #ffffff; /* Pure white for the main title */
    font-weight: 600;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); /* Subtle white glow */
}

/* Hobbies */

.hobby-content p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hobby-content {
    padding-right: 30px; /* Pushes the text away from the image */
}

.hobby-row img {
    /* Create a grid layout inside the image box */
    display: grid; 
    place-items: center; /* This centers the text vertically and horizontally */
    
    /* Ensure the placeholder box exists, even if the image doesn't */
    width: 100%; 
    height: 100%; /* Or set a specific height like 400px if needed */
    background: #111; /* Dark grey background for the box */
    border: 2px solid #333; /* Sublte border to define the shape */
    border-radius: 8px; /* Match your other rounded elements */
    
    /* The ALT text styling */
    color: #ffffff; /* Pure white text */
    font-size: 22px; /* Make it bigger */
    font-weight: 600; /* Medium-bold */
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif; 
    text-transform: uppercase; 
    letter-spacing: 2px; 
    
    /* Ensure the text doesn't hit the border */
    padding: 20px; 
    text-align: center;
}

/* The future */

.Cyber {
   color: #17D8DB;
    font-weight: 800; /* Max boldness */
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.4); /* Subtle glow to make it stand out */
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;       
}

.end-statement {
    color: #17D8DB;
    font-weight: 700; 
    font-size: 1.25rem; /* Makes it roughly 5px larger than standard 16px text */
    text-align: center; /* This is the correct way to center text in a paragraph */
    margin-top: 40px; /* Space it out from the paragraph above */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    
    /* The "Sheen/Glow" effect */
    text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.5); 
}

/* PROJECTS PAGE */

/* --- PROJECT INTRO CARD --- */
#projects-header {
    padding-top: 210px;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.project-intro-card {
    background: rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.3);
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.1);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.project-title-wrapper {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.animated-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.animated-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: #17D8DB;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.6);
    transition: width 0.8s ease-out 0.4s;
}

.animated-title.show::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.project-intro-text p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.expect-text {
    color: #17D8DB !important;
    font-style: italic;
}

.expect-text2 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-style: italic;
    text-align: center;

    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.6), 
                 0 0 20px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.3);
                 
}
   


#projects-header .section-divider {
    width: 1400px !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
    height: 2px;
    background: #17D8DB;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.7), 0 0 40px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.4);
    border: none;
}

/*Project Card*/

#project-showcase {
    max-width: 1050px; 
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
}

.project-container {
    padding: 20px;
    display: grid; 
    grid-template-columns: 1fr; 
    gap: 30px;
    position: relative;
}

.project-card {
    background: rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.2);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.1);
    
    /* Layout Logic */
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; 
    gap: 40px;
    
    /* State Logic */
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    filter: blur(0px);
    visibility: visible;
    
    /* Unified Transition - handles both filtering AND hover */
    transition: 
        opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), 
        transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), 
        filter 0.6s ease,
        border-color 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.project-card:not(.hidden-card):hover {
    border-color: rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.5);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.2);
}

.project-card.hidden-card {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.92); /* Drift down and shrink */
    filter: blur(8px);
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    /* We don't use display:none here because JS will trigger it after the fade */
}

.project-content-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.project-card-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.project-card-info {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 20px; 
    max-width: 95%;
}

.project-facts-area {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 8px; 
    flex-wrap: nowrap; /* Forces them to stay on one line */
}

.date-pill {
    align-self: flex-start;
    background: rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.05);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 6px 15px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.3);
    margin-top: 35px; /* Space between date and the tags line */
}

.date-icon {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-right: 8px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.tags-pill-area {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tag-pill {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.tag-cyan {
    background: rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.1);
    color: #17D8DB;
    border-color: rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.3);
}

.tag-orange {
    background: rgba(255, 127, 80, 0.1);
    color: #FF7F50;
    border-color: rgba(255, 127, 80, 0.3);
}

.tag-blue {
    background: rgba(77, 136, 255, 0.1);
    color: #4D88FF;
    border-color: rgba(77, 136, 255, 0.3);
}

.tag-yellow {
    background: rgba(255, 214, 102, 0.1);
    color: #FFD666;
    border-color: rgba(255, 214, 102, 0.3);
}

.tag-green {
    background: rgba(102, 255, 153, 0.1);
    color: #66FF99;
    border-color: rgba(102, 255, 153, 0.3);
}

.tag-purple {
    background: rgba(191, 64, 191, 0.1);
    color: #BF40BF;
    border-color: rgba(191, 64, 191, 0.3);
}

.tag-rose {
    background: rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.1);
    color: #FF007F;
    border-color: rgba(255, 0, 127, 0.3);
}

.tag-lime {
    background: rgba(173, 255, 47, 0.1);
    color: #ADFF2F;
    border-color: rgba(173, 255, 47, 0.3);
}

.tag-amber {
    background: rgba(255, 191, 0, 0.1);
    color: #FFBF00;
    border-color: rgba(255, 191, 0, 0.3);
}

.project-content-right {
    height: 100%;
}

.project-image-box {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border: 1px solid rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.3);
    border-radius: 12px;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 250px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/*.project-image-box img {

    width: 100%;

    height: 100%;

    object-fit: cover;

}
*/


.project-image-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block; 
    
  
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    text-align: center;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    
  
    line-height: 250px; 
}

.project-image-box img:not([src]), 
.project-image-box img[src=""], 
.project-image-box img[alt] {
    min-width: 100%;
    min-height: 100%;
}


/*filter block*/

.filter-block {
    background: rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.2);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 25px 40px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
    max-width: 400px; /* Kept compact as per your reference image */
}

.filter-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.filter-title {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.filter-icon {
    color: #17D8DB;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.5));
}

.custom-dropdown {
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    border: 1px solid rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.3);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    appearance: none; /* Removes default browser styling */
}

.custom-dropdown:hover, .custom-dropdown:focus {
    border-color: #17D8DB;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.2);
    color: white;
}

/* Optional: Style the options list (limited browser support for styling select options) */
.custom-dropdown option {
    background: #0a0a0a;
    color: white;
}

.no-results-title {
    display: inline-block;
}


.no-results-title::after {
    left: 50% !important;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.Sblue {
  color: #17D8DB;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ISOLATED CV INTERACTIVE BUTTONS - ENHANCED FOOTPRINT
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Expanded the gap to 60px to fill the screen layout better */
.cv-btn-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 80px; 
    margin-top: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    width: 100%;
}

/* 2. Scaled up sizing: wider min-width, slightly taller, larger font footprint */
.cv-btn-glass {
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.06); 
    border: 1px solid rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.25);
    border-radius: 50px; 
    padding: 16px 40px;          /* Increased padding */
    font-size: 1.05rem;          /* Slightly larger readable text */
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-family: inherit;
    color: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden; 
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 290px;            /* Pushed width out to span nicely */
    height: 58px;                /* Taller, chunkier command-presence */
    box-sizing: border-box;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.cv-btn-glass:hover {
    border-color: rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.5);
    background: rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-3px); /* Slightly deeper responsive hover hover lift */
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.18);
}

.cv-btn-glass:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.cv-btn-content-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3; 
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cv-btn-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    stroke: #17D8DB;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.cv-btn-glass:hover .cv-btn-icon {
    transform: translateY(2px);
}

/* 3. FIXED: Eradicated the progress bar nip */
.cv-btn-progress {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%; 
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.35), rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.45));
    border-right: 2px solid #17D8DB;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: width 0.1s linear, opacity 0.2s ease; 
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0; /* Fully hidden by default so it never bleeds into view at 0% */
}

/* Make it snap into view only when the engine is running */
.cv-btn-glass.is-loading .cv-btn-progress {
    opacity: 1;
}

.cv-btn-glass.is-loading {
    pointer-events: none;
    border-color: rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LIQUID GLASS CV SHOWCASE CONTAINER WITH CYBER TECH CORNERS
   ========================================================================== */

#resume-document-section {
    margin-top: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

/* The Main Frame Base with Ambient Glow Syncing */
.cv-frame-holder {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 900px;           /* Ideal standard display width for a readable vertical CV */
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 24px;        /* Smooth, ultra-modern curved look */
    padding: 24px;              /* Breathing room around the image page */
    background: rgba(10, 25, 41, 0.35); /* Deep translucent space tint */
    border: 1px solid rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7),
                inset 0 0 30px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.05);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    
    /* Attach the smooth synchronization pulse */
    animation: liquidFramePulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Deep Fluid Glass Blurring Layer */
.cv-fluid-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px) saturate(180%);
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 0% 0%, rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 100% 100%, rgba(0, 119, 255, 0.06) 0%, transparent 50%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Image Wrapper Positioning Layout */
.cv-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2; /* Sits securely above the blurred backdrop fluid */
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

/* The CV Rendered Graphic Sheet */
.cv-render-src {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

/* Slight interactive hover glide for deep canvas depth */
.cv-frame-holder:hover .cv-render-src {
    transform: scale(1.015);
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   CUSTOM ADVANCED CYBERNETIC CORNER DESIGN
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.cv-corner {
    position: absolute;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    z-index: 5; /* Forces corners to float crisp on top of all visual frames */
    border-color: #17D8DB;
    border-style: solid;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: border-color 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

/* Distinct positioning mechanics for geometric tech brackets */
.cv-corner.top-left {
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    border-width: 3px 0 0 3px;
    border-top-left-radius: 6px;
}
.cv-corner.top-right {
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    border-width: 3px 3px 0 0;
    border-top-right-radius: 6px;
}
.cv-corner.bottom-left {
    bottom: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    border-width: 0 0 3px 3px;
    border-bottom-left-radius: 6px;
}
.cv-corner.bottom-right {
    bottom: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    border-width: 0 3px 3px 0;
    border-bottom-right-radius: 6px;
}

/* Subtle expansion shift when a recruiter moves their cursor over the container */
.cv-frame-holder:hover .cv-corner.top-left     { transform: translate(-3px, -3px); border-color: #0077ff; }
.cv-frame-holder:hover .cv-corner.top-right    { transform: translate(3px, -3px);  border-color: #0077ff; }
.cv-frame-holder:hover .cv-corner.bottom-left  { transform: translate(-3px, 3px);   border-color: #0077ff; }
.cv-frame-holder:hover .cv-corner.bottom-right { transform: translate(3px, 3px);    border-color: #0077ff; }


/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   SOFT LIQUID SHINE GLOW ANIMATION LOOP
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

@keyframes liquidFramePulse {
    0%, 100% {
        border-color: rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.25);
        box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7),
                    0 0 30px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.05),
                    inset 0 0 20px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.02);
    }
    50% {
        border-color: rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.55); /* High-shine peak illumination */
        box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75),
                    0 0 45px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.18),
                    inset 0 0 35px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.1);
    }
}


/* The Invisible Canvas Sheet Stretching Over the Image */
.cv-interactive-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 10; /* Ensures it sits on top of the image sheet */
    pointer-events: none; /* Allows pointer pass-through to parent hovers */
}

/* Individual Hot-Spot Structural Box */
.cv-hotspot {
    position: absolute;
    display: block;
    background: rgba(23, 216, 219, 0); /* Completely transparent invisible fill */
    cursor: pointer;
    pointer-events: auto; /* Re-activates click/touch registry on this block */
    border-radius: 4px;   /* Smooth click boundary edge */
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

/* OPTIONAL DESIGN BONUS: A very subtle blue tint reminder on hover */
.cv-hotspot:hover {
    background: rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.02); /* Gives a soft HUD feedback pulse when scanned */
    outline: 1px dashed rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.3); /* Ultra-clean security grid preview wireframe */
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ISOLATED CV INTERACTIVE ALERT PILL
   ========================================================================== */

/* Centers the alert pill nicely beneath the image frame */
.cv-alert-pill-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: -3px;
    width: 100%;
}

.cv-alert-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;                  /* Marginally increased spacing inside the pill */
    background: rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.15);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 10px 24px;         /* 👈 Increased padding to make the pill bigger */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    pointer-events: none; 
}

/* Scaled up Text Styling */
.cv-alert-text {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    font-size: 0.92rem;        /* 👈 Bumped up font size for clearer visibility */
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}

/* Slightly Larger Pulsing Active System Dot */
.cv-alert-indicator-dot {
    width: 8px;                /* Made the core dot slightly bigger to match scale */
    height: 8px;
    background-color: #17D8DB;
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #17D8DB;
}

/* Radar Pulse Ring Effect (Maintains sync) */
.cv-alert-indicator-dot::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 1px solid #17D8DB;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: radarPulse 2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0, 0, 1) infinite;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Radar Pulse Keyframe Logic */
@keyframes radarPulse {
    0% {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
    100% {
        width: 320%;
        height: 320%;
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CYBERSECURITY METAPHOR FILE-FOLDER SKILLS CARDS
   ========================================================================== */

#resume-skills-section {
    margin-top: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

/* Side-by-side flexible grid alignment with a 40px gap to avoid crowding */
.tech-folder-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column; /* 👈 Swapped from row to column to stack them vertically */
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 45px;             /* 👈 Pushed the gap to 45px for an excellent vertical layout breathing space */
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1400px;       /* 👈 Clamps the width to line up perfectly with the CV frame */
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Base Wrapper for an individual folder element */
.tech-folder-card {
    position: relative;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 300px; /* Ensures responsiveness on smaller viewports */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* 1. THE FILE FOLDER TAB LAYER (From image_d45886.png) */
.tech-folder-tab {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.08); /* Unified infused blue glass tint */
    border: 1px solid rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.25);
    border-bottom: none; /* Merges the tab seamlessly into the body below */
    
    /* Elegant, much rounder top corner profiles as requested */
    border-top-left-radius: 18px;
    border-top-right-radius: 18px;
    
    padding: 12px 28px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    width: fit-content;
    z-index: 2; /* Sits securely on top of the main body border line */
    margin-left: 10px; /* Slight offset padding from the absolute edge */
}

/* Tab Text Typography */
.tech-folder-tab-text {
    color: #17D8DB;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase; /* Tactical readout format */
}

/* 2. THE MAIN FOLDER CONTAINER BODY BOX */
.tech-folder-body {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(10, 25, 41, 0.25); /* Deep translucent space tint */
    border: 1px solid rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.25);
    
    /* Generous rounded corners matching your page's presentation boxes */
    border-radius: 24px;
    border-top-left-radius: 0px; /* Intentionally squared where the tab joins */
    
    padding: 30px;
    min-height: 220px; /* Gives a stable baseline box structure */
    box-sizing: border-box;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    z-index: 1;
    margin-top: -1px; /* Overlaps perfectly with the tab's lower edge to remove gap anomalies */
    
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

/* 3. HOVER ACTIONS (Soft pulsing interactive highlights) */
.tech-folder-card:hover .tech-folder-body,
.tech-folder-card:hover .tech-folder-tab {
    border-color: rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.5);
}

.tech-folder-card:hover .tech-folder-body {
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.08);
}

/* Temporary testing placeholder alignment style */
.tech-folder-placeholder {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
}

.tech-system-text {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    font-family: monospace;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Container holding the 5 icons distributed evenly across the card */
.tech-icons-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 140px; 
    box-sizing: border-box;
    padding: 10px 20px;
}

/* Individual clickable link wrappers */
.tech-icon-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
    width: 110px;
    height: 100px;
}

/* 1. THE LOGO SVG ICON BASE STYLE (Soft White) */
.tech-svg {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), filter 0.3s ease;
    transform: translateY(0); 
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
}

/* 2. THE FLOATING TEXT LABEL LAYOUT (Now centered at the bottom) */
.tech-icon-label {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2px; /* 👈 Moved to the base of the container */
    color: #17D8DB;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    
    /* Initially invisible and resting slightly lower */
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(8px);
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* System style underline wireframe accent beneath text */
.tech-icon-label::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -4px;
    width: 0; 
    height: 1.5px;
    background-color: #17D8DB;
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.6);
    transition: width 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

/* 3. INVERTED HOVER LOGIC MECHANICS */

/* A. Slide UP and change size slightly on interaction */
.tech-icon-item:hover .tech-svg {
    transform: translateY(-14px) scale(0.92); /* 👈 Slides up instead of down */
}

/* B. Fade in, pull label up into place at the bottom */
.tech-icon-item:hover .tech-icon-label {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* C. Expand underline across text width */
.tech-icon-item:hover .tech-icon-label::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Converts local colored/black assets into a pristine uniform soft white */
.tech-svg.white-filter {
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1) drop-shadow(0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
}

/* Layout structure for the 2 column card distribution */
.soft-skills-grid {
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 950px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Glassmorphism card styling matching the folder layout */
.soft-skill-card {
    flex: 1;
    background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.15);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 25px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

/* Subtle card pop on hover */
.soft-skill-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -15px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.2);
}

/* Inner skill element spacing */
.soft-skill-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 15px;
}

/* Glowing terminal-style bullet pointer */
.skill-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: #17D8DB;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-top: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.8);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.skill-text-group h4 {
    margin: 0 0 5px 0;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.skill-text-group p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #8892b0;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Redirect text wrapper styling */
.skills-redirect-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 35px;
}

.terminal-redirect {
    font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; /* Terminal font aesthetic */
    color: #8892b0;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin: 0;
}

/* High-visibility interactive hyperlink text */
.terminal-link {
    color: #17D8DB;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 2px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.terminal-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: #17D8DB;
    box-shadow: 0 0 4px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.6);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    transform: scaleX(0.8);
    transform-origin: center;
}

/* Hover glow expanding underline effect */
.terminal-link:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.4);
}

.terminal-link:hover::after {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px #ffffff;
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Responsive collapse for small screens/mobiles */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .soft-skills-grid {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
    }
}

/* Make sure the container links nicely without shifting layout */
.cv-alert-pill-link {
    display: inline-block;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Hover effects for the interactive version of your pill */
.cv-alert-pill.interactive-pill {
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.cv-alert-pill-link:hover .cv-alert-pill.interactive-pill {
    background: rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.25);
}

/* Let the cyan dot gently pulse to draw the recruiter's eye */
.cv-alert-indicator-dot.processing-dot {
    animation: pillPulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pillPulse {
    0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.7); }
    70% { transform: scale(1.1); opacity: 0.8; box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0); }
    100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(23, 216, 219, 0); }
}



/* Base text span layout */
.glow-target {
    position: relative;
    color: inherit; 
    display: inline-block;
    /* Added transform to the transition property for a smooth scaling effect */
    transition: color 0.3s ease, text-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    transform: scale(1); /* Default scale */
}

/* The Left-to-Right Animated Underline Track */
.glow-target::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -2px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: #0070f3; 
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 112, 243, 0.6);
    transform: scaleX(0); 
    transform-origin: left; 
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

/* HOVER STATE: Triggered when the user hovers anywhere on the pill link container */
.cv-alert-pill-link:hover .glow-target {
    color: #00d2ff !important; 
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.5);
    /* Scales up the text slightly on hover */
    transform: scale(1.05); 
}

/* Slide the underline in from left to right on hover */
.cv-alert-pill-link:hover .glow-target::after {
    background-color: #00d2ff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #00d2ff;
    transform: scaleX(1); 
}

/* Final Card Layout Box */
.cv-gateway-card {
    background: rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.15);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 40px;
    max-width: 950px;
    margin: 40px auto 0 auto;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center; /* Centers all content inside card horizontally */
    text-align: center;   /* Centers text lines */
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.cv-gateway-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -15px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.15);
}

.gateway-content {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.gateway-status-tag {
    font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;
    color: #17D8DB;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.gateway-content h3 {
    margin: 0;
    color: #17D8DB;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.gateway-content p {
    margin: 10px 0 0 0;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Button Layout Structure */
.gateway-action-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.gateway-btn-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
}

.gateway-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    background: transparent;
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.4);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

/* Hover phase: turns to signature blue glow system */
.gateway-btn-link:hover .gateway-btn {
    color: #0a192f;
    background: #17D8DB;
    border-color: #17D8DB;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.35);
}

/* Smooth icon scale response on hover */
.gateway-btn .btn-icon {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.gateway-btn-link:hover .btn-icon {
    transform: translateX(2px) translateY(-1px) scale(1.05);
}

/* ==========================================
   CERTIFICATE CHOSEN FILTER BLOCKS (ISOLATED)
   ========================================== */

.cert-filter-block {
    background: rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.2);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 25px 40px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
    max-width: 400px; /* Kept compact as per your reference image */
}

.cert-filter-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.cert-filter-title {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.cert-filter-icon {
    color: #17D8DB;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.5));
}

.cert-custom-dropdown {
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    border: 1px solid rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.3);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    appearance: none; /* Removes default browser styling */
}

.cert-custom-dropdown:hover, .cert-custom-dropdown:focus {
    border-color: #17D8DB;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.2);
    color: white;
}

/* Style the internal option entries cleanly */
.cert-custom-dropdown option {
    background: #0a0a0a;
    color: white;
}

/* Cert Isolated No-Results States */
.cert-no-results-title {
    display: inline-block;
}

.cert-no-results-title::after {
    left: 50% !important;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

/* ==========================================
   CERTIFICATE CARDS SHOWCASE GRID (ISOLATED)
   ========================================== */

#cert-showcase {
    max-width: 1050px; 
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-bottom: 30px;
}

.cert-container {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    display: grid; 
    grid-template-columns: 1fr; 
    gap: 25px;
    position: relative;
}

.cert-card {
    background: rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.2);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.1);
    
    /* Layout Logic Matching Your Signature Theme */
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; 
    gap: 40px;
    
    /* State Logic for Filtering System Transitions */
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    filter: blur(0px);
    visibility: visible;
    
    /* Unified Transition Engine */
    transition: 
        opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), 
        transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), 
        filter 0.6s ease,
        border-color 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.cert-card:not(.cert-hidden-card):hover {
    border-color: rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.5);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.2);
}

/* Used by JS loop to fade out filtered elements smoothly */
.cert-card.cert-hidden-card {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.92);
    filter: blur(8px);
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cert-content-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.cert-card-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.cert-card-info {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 20px; 
    max-width: 95%;
}

.cert-facts-area {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 8px; 
    flex-wrap: nowrap; /* Forces tags to maintain baseline horizontal rule */
}

.cert-date-pill {
    align-self: flex-start;
    background: rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.05);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 6px 15px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.3);
    margin-top: 35px; /* Creates spacing right above tags */
}

.cert-date-icon {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-right: 8px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.cert-tags-pill-area {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cert-tag-pill {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Core Target Colors Matching Your Custom Dropdown Setup */
/* Purple Tag (Replaces Blue) */
.cert-tag-purple {
    background: rgba(191, 64, 191, 0.1);
    color: #BF40BF;
    border-color: rgba(191, 64, 191, 0.3);
}

/* Orange Tag (Kept for Communication) */
.cert-tag-orange {
    background: rgba(255, 127, 80, 0.1);
    color: #FF7F50;
    border-color: rgba(255, 127, 80, 0.3);
}

/* Green Tag (Replaces Cyan) */
.cert-tag-green {
    background: rgba(102, 255, 153, 0.1);
    color: #66FF99;
    border-color: rgba(102, 255, 153, 0.3);
} 

/* 🛠️ Right Content Column Container */
.cert-content-right {
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: stretch;
}

/* 🛠️ Image Box Configuration with localized 10px widening */
.cert-image-box {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    
    /* 1. Physically expands the container base width by 10px */
    width: calc(100% + 10px);
    
    /* 2. Anchors that extra width to push out toward the left middle gap */
    margin-left: -10px; 
    
    min-height: 290px; 
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden; 
    box-sizing: border-box;
    
    /* Thin, elegant glowing cyan border line */
    border: 1px solid rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.25); 
    border-radius: 12px; 
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.08);
    
    /* Smooth scaling on card hover */
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.cert-image-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; 
    display: block; 
    border-radius: 11px; 
}

/* Injects life into the image border glow when hovering anywhere on the card */
.cert-card:not(.cert-hidden-card):hover .cert-image-box {
    border-color: rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.55);
    box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.2);
}

.cert-image-box img:not([src]), 
.cert-image-box img[src=""], 
.cert-image-box img[alt] {
    min-width: 100%;
    min-height: 100%;
}

/* Issuer Organization Container (Matches Date Pill Alignment) */
.cert-issuer-area {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;     /* Spaces out the date pill and the issuer pill beautifully */
    margin-top: 35px; /* Replaces the margin-top that was on your date pill */
}

/* Override your old date pill margin so it doesn't push away from the issuer */
.cert-date-pill {
    margin-top: 0 !important; 
}

/* The Native Issuer Branding Pill */
.cert-issuer-pill {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Enforces strict sizing on vendor logos so they never distort */
/* Enforces strict sizing on vendor logos and injects your signature glowing blue theme */
.cert-vendor-logo {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin-right: 8px;
    
    /* STEP 1: Turn the entire logo into a solid silhouette 
       STEP 2: Shift the silhouette color to match your signature Cyan (#17D8DB)
       STEP 3: Apply the characteristic glow vector shadow
    */
    filter: 
        brightness(0) 
        saturate(100%) 
        invert(75%) 
        sepia(47%) 
        saturate(939%) 
        hue-rotate(134deg) 
        brightness(95%) 
        contrast(87%) 
        drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.6));
        
    transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}

/* Optional: Crank up the glow intensity slightly when hovering over the card */
.cert-card:not(.cert-hidden-card):hover .cert-vendor-logo {
    filter: 
        brightness(0) 
        saturate(100%) 
        invert(75%) 
        sepia(47%) 
        saturate(939%) 
        hue-rotate(134deg) 
        brightness(95%) 
        contrast(87%) 
        drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.9));
}

/* 🔀 Split Intro Box Distribution Layout */
.self-split-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch; /* Change to stretch so right column matches left height */
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 40px; /* Slightly wider gap for breathing room */
}

.self-card-left {
    flex: 2.5; /* Gives the text plenty of wide layouts */
}

.self-card-right {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    min-width: 180px; /* Ensures the button box remains substantial on smaller displays */
}

/* 🔳 MASSIVE Rounded-Square Direct Route Button UI */
.self-drive-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%; /* Spans the entire right-hand flex slot */
    max-width: 200px; /* Keeps it a perfect crisp square block */
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; /* Locks it to a flawless square geometry */
    background: rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.03);
    border: 2px solid rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.3);
    border-radius: 20px; /* Slightly smoother curve for a larger card */
    color: #17D8DB;
    font-size: 4.5rem; /* Massive icon presence */
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.05);
}

.self-drive-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.12);
    border-color: #17D8DB;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.04);
    box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.25);
}

/* Micro-adjustment for the icon hover response */
.self-drive-btn i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.self-drive-btn:hover i {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* 🎛️ 4-Card Matrix Layout System */
.self-grid-matrix {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 25px;
}

.self-matrix-node {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 30px 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.self-matrix-node:not(.node-blueprint):hover {
    background: rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(23, 216, 219, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Icons & Labels inside Node Blocks */
.node-icon-wrapper {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #17D8DB;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.self-matrix-node:hover .node-icon-wrapper {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.node-title {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* 🛠️ Unactivated Empty Template Blueprint State */
.node-blueprint {
    border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    cursor: not-allowed;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.node-blueprint .node-icon-wrapper {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.node-blueprint .node-title {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

/* 📜 Bottom Animating Quote Field */
.closing-quote-track {
    margin-top: 80px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.functional-quote {
    font-size: 1.3rem !important;
    text-transform: none !important;
    letter-spacing: 1px !important;
    font-style: italic;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
}

.functional-quote::after {
    left: 50% !important;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}


/* Standalone GitHub Split Card - Explicitly wider than the cert cards */
.github-split-card {
    display: flex;
    max-width: 1100px; /* Adjust this value to make it precisely as wide as you want */
    width: 100%;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    background: #0d1117; /* Matches your dark command-center aesthetic */
    border: 1px solid #30363d;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Layout Division */
.github-card-left {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 30px;
}

.github-card-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 30px;
    border-left: 1px solid #30363d; /* Vertical divider between text and button */
}

/* Standalone GitHub Anchor Button */
.github-drive-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #21262d;
    color: #c9d1d9;
    font-size: 28px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover Glow Mechanics */
.github-drive-btn:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    background: #30363d;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 210, 255, 0.4); /* Custom signoff glow style */
}

/* Dedicated container wrapper for the GitHub section */
.github-container-wrapper {
    display: grid; 
    grid-template-columns: 1fr; 
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    /* Replicates the original container's top/bottom padding, 
       but uses 15px on the sides instead of 20px to widen the inner card by exactly 10px */
    padding: 20px 15px; 
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Section styling to maintain comfortable breathing room before the footer */
#project-github-showcase {
    margin-top: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Tightens the horizontal width to match the regular project cards + 10px */
#project-github-showcase .project-intro-card.self-split-card {
    max-width: 1030px; /* Adjust this number to perfectly dial it in */
    width: 100%;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}