/* =========================================================
   🌐 GLOBAL STYLES
   ========================================================= */
:root {
  --color-bg: #0F172A;
  --color-surface: #1E293B;
  --color-primary: #1E40AF;
  --color-accent: #06B6D4;
  --color-text: #E2E8F0;
  --color-muted: #94A3B8;
  --transition: all 0.4s ease;
  --radius: 12px;
  --font-main: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --glow: 0 0 25px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.3);
}
:root {
  --color-accent: #06B6D4;
  --color-primary: #1E40AF;
  --color-surface: #1E293B;
  --color-text: #E2E8F0;
  --color-muted: #94A3B8;
  --radius: 12px;
  --transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
:root {
  --accent-color: #06b6d4; /* teal-blue gradient base */
}


/* -------- Reset & Base -------- */
* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* -------- Images -------- */
img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, filter 0.4s ease;
}

img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  filter: brightness(1.08);
}

/* -------- Containers -------- */
.container {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* -------- Headings -------- */
h1, h2, h3 {
  color: var(--color-text);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* =========================================================
   🧭 HEADER SECTION
   ========================================================= */
.site-header {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  position: fixed;
  width: 100%;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 15px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  animation: slideDown 1s ease forwards;
}

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

.logo {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  transition: var(--transition);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.logo:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-1deg);
  text-shadow: var(--glow);
}

/* -------- Navigation Links -------- */
.nav a {
  color: var(--color-text);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-left: 20px;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.nav a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-primary));
  transition: width 0.4s ease;
}

.nav a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-shadow: var(--glow);
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
}

/* =========================================================
   💫 HERO SECTION
   ========================================================= */
/* -------- HERO SECTION -------- */
.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a, #1e293b);
  color: #e2e8f0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 120px 20px;
  min-height: 90vh;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* -------- Hero Background Light Effect -------- */
.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(6,182,212,0.15), transparent 70%);
  top: -100px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 0;
}

/* -------- Hero Content -------- */
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 800px;
}

/* -------- Main Heading -------- */
.hero h1 {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #06b6d4, #3b82f6, #0ea5e9);
  background-size: 200%;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  animation: fadeInText 2s ease forwards, gradientFlow 5s linear infinite;
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(6,182,212,0.3);
}

/* Optional Glow Animation (Name Pulse Effect) */
.hero h1 span {
  animation: nameGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* -------- Subtitle -------- */
.hero h2 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #93c5fd;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeInUp 1.2s ease forwards 0.5s;
}

/* -------- Paragraph -------- */
.hero p {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeInUp 1.2s ease forwards 0.8s;
}

/* -------- Buttons -------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 30px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn.primary {
  background: #06b6d4;
  color: white;
  margin-right: 15px;
}

.btn.primary:hover {
  background: #0891b2;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.6);
}

.btn.secondary {
  border: 2px solid #06b6d4;
  color: #06b6d4;
}

.btn.secondary:hover {
  background: #06b6d4;
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.5);
}

/* -------- Hero Social Icons -------- */
.social-icons {
  margin-top: 40px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeInUp 1.2s ease forwards 1s;
}

.social-icons a {
  color: #e2e8f0;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  margin: 0 12px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.social-icons a:hover {
  color: #06b6d4;
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.1);
  text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.7);
}

/* -------- Animations -------- */
@keyframes fadeInText {
  from { opacity: 0; letter-spacing: 2px; }
  to { opacity: 1; letter-spacing: normal; }
}

@keyframes gradientFlow {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes nameGlow {
  0% { text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(6,182,212,0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(6,182,212,0.3); }
  100% { text-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(59,130,246,0.6), 0 0 50px rgba(6,182,212,0.6); }
}

/* =========================================================
   🙋‍♂️ ABOUT SECTION
   ========================================================= */
/* ================== ABOUT SECTION ================== */
.about-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  align-items: center;
  gap: 60px;
}

.about-text {
  max-width: 600px;
}

.about-text .section-title {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  position: relative;
}

.about-text .section-title::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 70px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  margin-top: 10px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.about-text p {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.about-text .intro {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.about-text span {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.about-highlights {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 15px;
  margin: 30px 0;
}

.highlight {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.highlight i {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.highlight:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.2);
}

.about-image {
  text-align: center;
}

.image-frame {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.image-frame:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.image-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.image-frame:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-grid {
    text-align: center;
  }
  .about-highlights {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .highlight {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}


/* =========================================================
   🧠 SKILLS SECTION
   ========================================================= */
/* ================== TECHNICAL SKILLS ================== */
.skills {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.skills .section-title {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  position: relative;
}

.skills .section-title::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  margin: 12px auto 0;
  border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: var(--glow);
}

.skills-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(270px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.skill-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 30px 25px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease;
}

.skill-card i {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  transition: color 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.skill-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.skill-card p {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.skill-card:hover {
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.2);
}

.skill-card:hover i {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* Mobile adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .skills .section-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  .skill-card {
    padding: 25px 20px;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   💻 PROJECTS SECTION
   ========================================================= */
/* --------------------
   Featured Projects Section
-------------------- */
/* --------------------
   FEATURED PROJECTS SECTION
-------------------- */
.featured-projects {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 100px;
}

.featured-projects h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.featured-projects h2::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 60%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  margin: 8px auto 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* --------------------
   PROJECT GRID
-------------------- */
.grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

/* --------------------
   CARD STYLING
-------------------- */
.card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.3);
}

.card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 230px; /* fixed height for equal look */
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* --------------------
   CARD CONTENT
-------------------- */
.card-content {
  padding: 1.3rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.card-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.card-content p {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* --------------------
   MODERN BUTTON STYLE
-------------------- */
.card-content a {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.3rem;
  border-radius: 25px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  align-self: flex-start;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.4);
}

.card-content a:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.6);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* =========================================================
   📩 FOOTER SECTION
   ========================================================= */
/* === Footer Styles === */
/* ===========================
   ELEGANT FOOTER DESIGN
=========================== */
.footer {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, #0a192f 0%, #000814 100%);
  color: #e5f4ff;
  padding: 70px 10%;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 50px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.15), transparent 70%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.footer > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.footer h3,
.footer h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #06b6d4;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.footer p {
  color: #b0c9e0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer a {
  color: #b0c9e0;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.footer a:hover {
  color: #06b6d4;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

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

.footer ul li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-social {
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.footer-social a {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #b0c9e0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-right: 10px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-social a:hover {
  color: #fff;
  background: #06b6d4;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Newsletter */
.footer form {
  display: flex;
  margin-top: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.footer form:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.2);
}

.footer form input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 10px 15px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #e5f4ff;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  outline: none;
}

.footer form button {
  background: #06b6d4;
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding: 0 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.footer form button:hover {
  background: #0891b2;
}

/* Bottom Bar */
.footer-bottom {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #9ca3af;
  background: #000814;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.footer-bottom i {
  color: #ef4444;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 50px 8%;
  }

  .footer h3,
  .footer h4 {
    text-align: left;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   ⚙️ ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================= */
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to { opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes slideInLeft {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-50px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

@keyframes slideDown {
  from { transform: translateY(-100%); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}

/* =========================================================
   EXPERIENCE & CONTACT SECTIONS (Full Updated Version)
   ========================================================= */

/* --------------------
   Experience Section
-------------------- */
.experience-section {
  padding: 120px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e293b 100%);
  color: var(--color-text);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.experience-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 900px;
  height: 900px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.08), transparent 70%);
  top: -150px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.experience-section .section-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.experience-section .section-title::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -12px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 100px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-primary));
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Timeline Container */
.timeline {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 25px;
  z-index: 2;
  border-left: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Timeline Item */
.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  padding: 30px 20px 30px 40px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.timeline-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.3);
}

.timeline-item::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -31px;
  top: 35px;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--color-accent);
}

.timeline-item h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.timeline-item h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.timeline-item span {
  display: block;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.timeline-item p {
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* --------------------
   Contact Section
-------------------- */
.contact-section {
  padding: 120px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e293b 0%, #0f172a 100%);
  color: var(--color-text);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 800px;
  height: 800px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.1), transparent 70%);
  bottom: -150px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.contact-section h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.contact-section p {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Contact Layout */
.contact-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 40px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Contact Info Box */
.contact-info {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 300px;
  max-width: 380px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 15px;
  padding: 30px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-info:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.3);
}

.contact-info h3 {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 5px;
}

.contact-info p {
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 8px 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.contact-info a {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-info a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Contact Form */
.contact-form {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 320px;
  max-width: 480px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 15px;
  padding: 30px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-form:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.3);
}

.contact-form input,
.contact-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 15px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.4);
}

.contact-form textarea {
  resize: none;
  height: 120px;
}

.contact-form button {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent));
  color: white;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-form button:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.4);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .timeline {
    padding-left: 0;
    border-left: none;
  }

  .timeline-item::before {
    left: 15px;
  }
}

/* =========================================================
   📱 RESPONSIVE DESIGN
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero h1 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
  .hero h2 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
  .btn { display: block; margin: 10px auto; }
  .about { flex-direction: column-reverse; text-align: center; gap: 40px; }
  .footer-container { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
}
/* ====== Footer Enhancements ====== */
.footer-container > div {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: all 0.7s ease;
}
.footer-container > div.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.footer-glow {
  transition: text-shadow 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}
.footer-glow:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color, #06b6d4);
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.8);
}

/* ====== Newsletter Popup ====== */
.newsletter-popup {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  background: var(--accent-color, #06b6d4);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 999;
}
.newsletter-popup.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ====== Back to Top Button ====== */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 40px;
  right: 40px;
  background: var(--accent-color, #06b6d4);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 1000;
}
.back-to-top.show {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ====== Theme Toggle ====== */
/* ====== Elegant Theme Toggle Button ====== */
.theme-toggle {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 40px;
  right: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #06b6d4, #3b82f6);
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  animation: floatBtn 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.theme-toggle:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(10deg);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.7),
              0 0 40px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.5);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #06b6d4, #2563eb);
}

@keyframes floatBtn {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}

/* ====== Back to Top Button ====== */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 40px;
  left: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #06b6d4, #3b82f6);
  border: none;
  color: white;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  padding: 10px 15px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  z-index: 999;
}

.back-to-top.show {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #06b6d4);
}

/* ====== Newsletter Popup ====== */
.newsletter-popup {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 100px;
  right: 50%;
  transform: translateX(50%) scale(0.8);
  background: var(--accent-color, #06b6d4);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 25px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  z-index: 1000;
}
.newsletter-popup.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(50%) scale(1);
}

/* ====== Footer Glow ====== */
.footer-glow {
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px #06b6d4, 0 0 20px #3b82f6;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.footer-glow:hover {
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px #3b82f6, 0 0 40px #06b6d4;
}
/* ======= Hide default cursor ======= */
body {
  cursor: none !important;
}

/* ======= Elegant Custom Cursor ======= */
.cursor-dot, .cursor-outline {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 99999;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

/* Small inner dot */
.cursor-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--cursor-color, #0ea5e9);
  border-radius: 50%;
  mix-blend-mode: difference;
}

/* Smooth trailing circle */
.cursor-outline {
  width: 35px;
  height: 35px;
  border: 1.8px solid var(--cursor-color, #0ea5e9);
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: width 0.25s ease, height 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
}

/* Hover interaction */
.cursor-dot.active {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.8);
  background: var(--cursor-color-hover, #22d3ee);
}

.cursor-outline.active {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

/* Subtle theme adaptation */
body[data-theme="dark"] {
  --cursor-color: #38bdf8;
  --cursor-color-hover: #67e8f9;
}

body[data-theme="light"] {
  --cursor-color: #0ea5e9;
  --cursor-color-hover: #0369a1;
}
/* ======= Text Selection (Smooth Gradient) ======= */
::selection {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #06b6d4, #04c0ff);
  color: #fff;
}
::-moz-selection {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #06b6d4, #04c0ff);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ======= Text Hover (Readable + Subtle Glow) ======= */
p, h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, span, a, li {
  transition: color 0.3s ease, text-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

/* Universal Hover Effect */
p:hover,
h1:hover,
h2:hover,
h3:hover,
h4:hover,
h5:hover,
h6:hover,
span:hover,
a:hover,
li:hover {
  color: #04c0ff; /* Beautiful teal-blue */
  text-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.3); /* Softer, tighter glow */
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ======= Dark Theme Precision ======= */
body[data-theme="dark"] p:hover,
body[data-theme="dark"] h1:hover,
body[data-theme="dark"] h2:hover,
body[data-theme="dark"] a:hover {
  color: #04c0ff; /* Light blue for dark bg */
  text-shadow: 0 0 4px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
}

/* ======= Light Theme Precision ======= */
body[data-theme="light"] p:hover,
body[data-theme="light"] h1:hover,
body[data-theme="light"] h2:hover,
body[data-theme="light"] a:hover {
  color: #04c0ff; /* Deep blue for contrast */
  text-shadow: 0 0 4px rgba(3, 105, 161, 0.3);
}

/* =========================================
   🔥 Portfolio Pro Transitions & Animations
   ========================================= */

/* ---------- Smooth Global Transitions ---------- */
* {
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* ---------- Section Reveal Animations ---------- */
section, .footer-container > div {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(60px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}
section.visible, .footer-container > div.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ---------- Hero Animations ---------- */
.hero h1 {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #06b6d4, #3b82f6, #06b6d4);
  background-size: 200%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  animation: heroGradient 6s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes heroGradient {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

.hero h2 {
  animation: fadeSlideUp 1.5s ease-out 0.3s both;
}
@keyframes fadeSlideUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ---------- Card / Project Hover Animations ---------- */
.card, .project-card, .skill-box {
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.card:hover, .project-card:hover, .skill-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.3);
}

/* ---------- Button Hover Motion ---------- */
button, .btn, .cta {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
button:hover, .btn:hover, .cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
button::before, .btn::before, .cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -100%;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(6,182,212,0.4), rgba(59,130,246,0.4));
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
button:hover::before, .btn:hover::before, .cta:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

/* ---------- Icon Hover ---------- */
i:hover {
  transform: rotate(10deg) scale(1.2);
  color: #06b6d4;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.5);
}

/* ---------- Parallax Floating Elements ---------- */
@keyframes float {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
}
.hero img, .profile-pic {
  animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ---------- Text Hover ---------- */
h1:hover, h2:hover, h3:hover, p:hover, a:hover {
  color: #0ea5e9;
  text-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.4);
}

/* ---------- Footer Glow ---------- */
.site-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0f172a, #020617);
  box-shadow: 0 -5px 30px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.15);
  position: relative;
}
.site-footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #06b6d4, #3b82f6);
  animation: glowLine 4s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes glowLine {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

/* ---------- Page Load Intro ---------- */
body.loaded section, body.loaded .hero, body.loaded footer {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  transition: all 1s ease-in-out;
}

/* ---------- Cursor Enhancement ---------- */
body {
  cursor: url('https://cur.cursors-4u.net/cursors/cur-2/cur115.cur'), auto;
}
a, button {
  cursor: url('https://cur.cursors-4u.net/cursors/cur-2/cur116.cur'), pointer;
}

/* =========================================================
   END OF STYLES
   ========================================================= */