.dark-mode .blog-preview-item::before {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 0%, var(--secondary-color) 50%, transparent 100%);
}

.dark-mode .blog-card::before {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 0%, var(--secondary-color) 50%, transparent 100%);
}
/* ============================================
   Global Variables
============================================ */

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   Root Variables
============================================ */

:root {
  /* Color Palette */
  --primary-color: #2C5AA0;
  --secondary-color: #D4AF37;
  --accent-color: #4A90E2;
  --accent-secondary: #B8860B;
  
  /* Text Colors */
  --text-primary: #1A1A1A;
  --text-secondary: #4A4A4A;
  --text-muted: #6B6B6B;
  --text-tertiary: #8A8A8A;
  
  /* Background Colors */
  --bg-primary: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-secondary: #F8F9FA;
  --bg-tertiary: #F1F3F4;
  --bg-quaternary: #E8EAED;
  
  /* Glass Effects */
  --glass-effect: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  --glass-border: 1px solid rgba(44, 90, 160, 0.2);
  
  /* Status Colors */
  --success-color: #28A745;
  --error-color: #DC3545;
  --warning-color: #FFC107;
  --info-color: #2C5AA0;
  
  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(44, 90, 160, 0.1);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(44, 90, 160, 0.15);
  --shadow-lg: 0 8px 24px rgba(44, 90, 160, 0.12);
  --shadow-xl: 0 16px 32px rgba(44, 90, 160, 0.1);
  
  /* Typography & Effects */
  --font-heading: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --transition: all 0.3s ease;
  --glass-blur: blur(5px);
  
  /* Layout */
  --container-max-width: 1400px;
  --container-padding-x: 128px;
  --profile-image-border-width: 3px;
  /* Height of fixed header + desired spacing; updated dynamically from JS */
  --header-offset: 72px;
  /* Code block theme */
  --code-bg: #f6f8fa;
  --code-text: #111827;
  --code-border: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.08);
  --code-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  --code-font-size: 0.95rem;
  --code-line-height: 1.5;
  --code-tab-size: 2;
  /* Token colors (light) */
  --tok-keyword: #7c4dff;
  --tok-string: #d19a66;
  --tok-number: #f78c6c;
  --tok-boolean: #ff5370;
  --tok-function: #82aaff;
  --tok-comment: #637777;
  --tok-operator: #89ddff;
  --tok-punctuation: #89a4b6;
  --tok-tag: #7fdbca;
  --tok-attr-name: #c3e88d;
  --tok-attr-value: #ecc48d;
  --tok-selector: #c792ea;
  --tok-property: #80cbc4;
}

/* ============================================
   Body & Dark Mode
============================================ */

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  min-height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}



.dark-mode {
  --text-primary: #F8F8F8;
  --text-secondary: #E0E0D6;
  --text-muted: #B8B8A8;
  --text-tertiary: #8A8A6B;
  --bg-primary: #101A2B;
  --bg-secondary: #18243A;
  --bg-tertiary: #222F47;
  --bg-quaternary: #2C3A55;
  --glass-effect: rgba(16, 26, 43, 0.92);
  --glass-border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(16, 26, 43, 0.4);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 26, 43, 0.5);
  --shadow-lg: 0 8px 24px rgba(16, 26, 43, 0.5);
  --shadow-xl: 0 16px 32px rgba(16, 26, 43, 0.5);
  /* Code block theme (dark) */
  --code-bg: #0b1220;
  --code-text: #e6e6e6;
  --code-border: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
  --code-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  /* Token colors (dark) */
  --tok-keyword: #c792ea;
  --tok-string: #ecc48d;
  --tok-number: #f78c6c;
  --tok-boolean: #ff5370;
  --tok-function: #82aaff;
  --tok-comment: #9aa5b1;
  --tok-operator: #89ddff;
  --tok-punctuation: #9fb3c8;
  --tok-tag: #7fdbca;
  --tok-attr-name: #c3e88d;
  --tok-attr-value: #ecc48d;
  --tok-selector: #c792ea;
  --tok-property: #80cbc4;
}

body.dark-mode {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

/* ============================================
   Typography & Elements
============================================ */

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

h1 { font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
h2 { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }

a { 
  color: var(--primary-color); 
  text-decoration: none; 
  transition: var(--transition); 
}

a:hover { color: var(--secondary-color); }

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
button { cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition); }
ul { list-style: none; }

/* ============================================
   App Layout
============================================ */

/* Layout is now handled by body flexbox - no additional wrapper needed */

/* Header */
body > header {
  display: block;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  background: transparent;
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  transition: backdrop-filter 200ms ease, background 200ms ease;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 5000;
}

.header-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto; /* hamburger | nav | toggle */
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--container-padding-x);
}

body.dark-mode > header {
  background: transparent;
}

/* Increase blur when menu is open */
body.menu-open > header {
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

/* Navigation centered */
nav {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  grid-column: 1;
  justify-self: start;
}

nav ul { 
  display: flex; 
  gap: 1.5rem; 
  justify-content: center; 
}

nav a { 
  color: var(--text-primary); 
  font-weight: 700; 
  padding: 0.5rem; 
  position: relative; 
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Iconified nav links */
.nav-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* Prevent icon jumps during loading */
body:not(.icons-loaded) .nav-link .nav-icon {
  min-width: 18px;
  min-height: 18px;
}

/* Ensure stable navigation layout during icon loading */
body:not(.icons-loaded) nav {
  visibility: visible;
}

body:not(.icons-loaded) .hamburger-flyout {
  visibility: visible;
}

.nav-link .nav-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  line-height: 0;
}

.nav-link svg,
.nav-link .lucide {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: currentColor;
}

nav a:hover { 
  color: var(--primary-color); 
}

nav a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 0; 
  height: 2px; 
  bottom: 0; 
  left: 0;
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

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

/* Theme toggle - aligned to the right, participates in layout */
.theme-toggle-container {
  grid-column: 3;
  justify-self: end;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Hamburger button */
.hamburger-container {
  grid-column: 1;
  justify-self: start;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.hamburger-button {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  display: none; /* hidden by default on large screens */
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1301; /* above overlay */
}

.hamburger-lines {
  position: relative;
  width: 24px;
  height: 18px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.hamburger-lines .line {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.2s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.hamburger-lines .line1 { top: 0; }
.hamburger-lines .line2 { top: 8px; }
.hamburger-lines .line3 { top: 16px; }

/* Morph to cross when active */
.hamburger-button.active .line1 {
  transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}
.hamburger-button.active .line2 {
  opacity: 0;
}
.hamburger-button.active .line3 {
  transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Flyout menu that animates from the hamburger */
.hamburger-flyout {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 56px; /* add a bit more space from the 40px hamburger */
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1200;
}

.hamburger-flyout.open {
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.hamburger-flyout ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row; /* words flow across the header */
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.hamburger-flyout li {
  transform-origin: left center;
  transform: translateX(-8px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 220ms ease, opacity 180ms ease;
}

.hamburger-flyout li a {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.hamburger-flyout li a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Staggered reveal when open */
.hamburger-flyout.open li {
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Prevent slide animation until icons are loaded */
body:not(.icons-loaded) .hamburger-flyout li {
  transform: translateX(0) !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transition: none !important;
}

body:not(.icons-loaded) .hamburger-flyout.open li {
  transition-delay: 0ms !important;
}

.hamburger-flyout.open li:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 40ms; }
.hamburger-flyout.open li:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 80ms; }
.hamburger-flyout.open li:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 120ms; }

.theme-toggle {
  position: relative; 
  width: 60px; 
  height: 30px; 
  background: none; 
  border: none; 
  cursor: pointer; 
  padding: 0; 
  border-radius: 15px; 
  overflow: hidden; 
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.toggle-track {
  position: relative; 
  width: 100%; 
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--accent-color) 100%);
  border-radius: 15px; 
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.theme-toggle.dark .toggle-track {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, var(--accent-secondary) 100%);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.toggle-thumb {
  position: absolute; 
  top: 2px; 
  left: 2px; 
  width: 26px; 
  height: 26px; 
  background: #fff; 
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  display: flex; 
  align-items: center; 
  justify-content: center;
}

.theme-toggle.dark .toggle-thumb { 
  transform: translateX(30px);
}

.toggle-icon { 
  position: absolute; 
  font-size: 12px; 
  transition: var(--transition); 
  opacity: 0; 
}

.toggle-icon.sun { 
  color: var(--accent-color); 
  transform: translateX(-2px); 
}

.toggle-icon.moon { 
  color: var(--text-primary); 
  transform: translateX(2px); 
}

.theme-toggle.light .toggle-icon.sun { 
  opacity: 1; 
  transform: translateX(0); 
}

.theme-toggle.dark .toggle-icon.moon { 
  opacity: 1; 
  transform: translateX(0); 
}

.theme-toggle:hover .toggle-track {
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3), 0 0 15px rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.theme-toggle:active .toggle-thumb { 
  transform: scale(0.9); 
}

.theme-toggle.dark:active .toggle-thumb { 
  transform: translateX(30px) scale(0.9); 
}

@keyframes iconPulse { 
  0%,100%{ transform: scale(1);} 
  50%{ transform: scale(1.3);} 
}

.theme-toggle.light .toggle-icon.sun,
.theme-toggle.dark .toggle-icon.moon { 
  animation: iconPulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite; 
}

/* Main & Footer */
main {
  flex: 1; /* Takes all available space, pushing footer to bottom */
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--container-padding-x) 2rem;
  padding-top: var(--header-offset);
}

footer {
  background-color: var(--glass-effect);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  border-top: var(--glass-border);
  padding: 2rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  /* Automatically sticks to bottom due to body flexbox layout */
}

.footer-inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-left: var(--container-padding-x);
  padding-right: var(--container-padding-x);
}

.social-links { 
  display: flex; 
  justify-content: center; 
  gap: 1.5rem; 
  margin-bottom: 1rem; 
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-block; 
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem; 
  border-radius: 50px; 
  font-weight: 600; 
  text-align: center; 
  border: var(--glass-border);
  cursor: pointer; 
  transition: var(--transition); 
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
}

.btn.primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--accent-secondary) 100%);
  color: white; 
  border: none; 
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn.primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-secondary) 0%, var(--primary-color) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px); 
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}


/* ============================================
   Sections
============================================ */

/* Home Page */
.home-page .hero { 
  text-align: center; 
  padding: 4rem 0; 
  max-width: 800px; 
  margin: 0 auto; 
}

/* Main Content Container - Side by Side Layout */
.main-content-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  max-width: var(--container-max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2rem 0;
  align-items: stretch;
  min-height: 80vh;
}

/* Hero Container - Left Side */
.hero-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding-top: 0;
  height: 100%;
}

.hero-container .hero {
  text-align: left;
  padding: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
}

.hero h1 { font-size: 3rem; margin-bottom: 0rem; }
.hero h1 .highlight { color: var(--primary-color); }

.hero h1 .highlight {
  transition: color 1.5s ease, text-shadow 0.8s ease; /* smooth fade */
}

.hero h1 .highlight:hover {
  color: var(--accent-secondary);
  cursor: default;
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(248, 186, 136, 0.78);
}


.hero h2 { 
  font-size: 1.8rem; 
  margin-bottom: 3rem; 
  font-weight: 400; 
  color: var(--text-secondary); 
}

.hero .bio-content {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0rem;
}

.hero .bio-content p {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.hero .bio-content p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Divider line under "Based in 🇺🇸" */
.divider-line {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color), transparent);
  margin: 2rem 0;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.dark-mode .divider-line {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary-color), transparent);
}

.latest-posts { 
  padding: 3rem 0; 
  max-width: var(--container-max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-preview {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.blog-preview-item {
  background-color: var(--glass-effect);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  border: var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
}

.blog-preview-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* Subtle golden gradient on hover (below content) */
.blog-preview-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 0%, var(--accent-color) 50%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 200ms ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-preview-item:hover::before {
  opacity: 0.15;
}

.blog-preview-item h3 {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.blog-preview-item p {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.blog-preview-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.blog-preview-date {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.blog-preview-author {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-style: italic;
}

.post-card {
  border-radius: 16px; 
  overflow: hidden; 
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); 
  transition: var(--transition);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.95) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.9) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  border: 1px solid rgba(44, 90, 160, 0.15); 
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.post-card::before {
  content: ''; 
  position: absolute; 
  top: 0; 
  left: 0; 
  right: 0; 
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--accent-color) 100%);
  opacity: 0; 
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.post-card:hover { 
  transform: translateY(-4px); 
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); 
}

.post-card:hover::before { 
  opacity: 1; 
}

.dark-mode .post-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(47,47,47,0.95) 0%, rgba(47,47,47,0.9) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.dark-mode .post-card::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, var(--accent-secondary) 100%);
}

.post-card h3 { 
  padding: 1rem; 
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem; 
}

.post-card p { 
  padding: 0 1rem 1rem; 
}

.post-card .date { 
  color: var(--text-muted); 
  font-size: 0.9rem; 
}

.dark-mode .post-card .date { 
  color: var(--text-secondary); 
}

.post-card a { 
  display: inline-block; 
  margin: 0 1rem 1rem; 
  font-weight: 600; 
}

/* Blog Page */
.blog-page {
  max-width: var(--container-max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-header {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.blog-controls {
  display: flex; 
  justify-content: space-between; 
  margin-bottom: 2rem; 
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background-color: var(--glass-effect); 
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  border-radius: 12px; 
  border: var(--glass-border);
}

/* Ensure blog controls (and dropdown) stack above cards */
.blog-controls { position: relative; z-index: 3000; }
.filter-menu { z-index: 4000; }

.search-box input, 
.category-filter select {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem; 
  border: var(--glass-border); 
  border-radius: 50px; 
  width: 250px;
  background-color: var(--glass-effect); 
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
}

.blog-grid { 
  display: grid; 
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr)); 
  gap: 2rem; 
}

.blog-card {
  border-radius: 12px; 
  overflow: hidden; 
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); 
  transition: var(--transition);
  background-color: var(--glass-effect); 
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  border: var(--glass-border);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
}

.blog-card:hover { 
  transform: translateY(-10px); 
  box-shadow: 0 15px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); 
}

/* Subtle golden gradient on hover (below content) */
.blog-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 0%, var(--accent-color) 50%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 200ms ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 0.15;
}

.blog-card-content {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.blog-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.blog-card-date {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.byline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.byline .author {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.byline .separator {
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.blog-card-author {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

.blog-card-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.blog-card-tags .tag {
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  background-color: var(--glass-effect);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border: var(--glass-border);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.blog-card-tags .tag:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: white;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Prevent Prism tokens from inheriting pill/button styles */
pre code .token,
pre[class*="language-"] .token,
code[class*="language-"] .token {
  background: none !important;
  border: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Ensure specific tag token also stays neutral */
pre code .token.tag,
pre[class*="language-"] .token.tag,
code[class*="language-"] .token.tag {
  background: none !important;
  border: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
}

.blog-image { 
  height: 200px; 
}

.blog-image img { 
  width: 100%; 
  height: 100%; 
  object-fit: cover; 
}

.blog-content { 
  padding: 1.5rem; 
}

.blog-categories { 
  display: flex; 
  flex-wrap: wrap; 
  gap: 0.5rem; 
  margin-bottom: 1rem; 
}

.category-tag {
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem; 
  background-color: var(--glass-effect); 
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  border-radius: 50px; 
  font-size: 0.8rem; 
  cursor: pointer; 
  transition: var(--transition); 
  border: var(--glass-border);
}

.category-tag:hover { 
  background-color: var(--primary-color); 
  color: white; 
}

.blog-date { 
  color: #777; 
  font-size: 0.9rem; 
  margin-bottom: 1rem; 
}

.blog-excerpt { 
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem; 
}

.read-more { 
  font-weight: 600; 
  position: relative; 
  padding-bottom: 2px; 
}

.read-more::after {
  content: ''; 
  position: absolute; 
  width: 0; 
  height: 2px; 
  bottom: 0; 
  left: 0; 
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.read-more:hover::after { 
  width: 100%; 
}

.no-posts { 
  text-align: center; 
  padding: 3rem 0; 
}

/* Blog Post */
.blog-post {
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2rem;
  background-color: var(--glass-effect);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: var(--glass-border);
}

.post-header { 
  margin-bottom: 3rem; 
}

.back-link { 
  display: inline-block; 
  margin-bottom: 1rem; 
}

.post-meta { 
  display: flex; 
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem; 
  margin-bottom: 1rem; 
  color: #777; 
}

.featured-image { 
  margin-bottom: 2rem; 
  border-radius: 8px; 
  overflow: hidden; 
}

.post-content { 
  margin-bottom: 3rem; 
}

.post-content h2 { 
  margin-top: 2rem; 
}

.post-content p { 
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem; 
}





.post-footer { 
  border-top: var(--glass-border); 
  padding-top: 2rem; 
}

.share-buttons { 
  margin-bottom: 2rem; 
}

.social-buttons { 
  display: flex; 
  gap: 1rem; 
  margin-top: 1rem; 
}

.social-buttons .btn { 
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem; 
}

.post-navigation { 
  display: flex; 
  justify-content: space-between; 
}

.not-found {
  text-align: center; 
  padding: 3rem 0; 
  background-color: var(--glass-effect);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  border-radius: 12px; 
  border: var(--glass-border); 
  max-width: 600px; 
  margin: 2rem auto;
}

/* Contact Page */
.contact-page { 
  max-width: var(--container-max-width); 
  margin: 0 auto; 
}

.contact-header {
  text-align: left;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.contact-header h1 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.contact-header p {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}



.contact-container { 
  display: grid; 
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr; 
  gap: 3rem; 
  margin-top: 0; 
}

.contact-info {
  padding: 2rem; 
  background-color: var(--glass-effect); 
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  border-radius: 12px; 
  border: var(--glass-border);
}

.info-item { 
  margin-bottom: 1rem; 
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.info-item:last-child { 
  margin-bottom: 0; 
}

.contact-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.info-item a {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.info-item a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.contact-form {
  padding: 2rem; 
  border-radius: 12px; 
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  background-color: var(--glass-effect); 
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  border: var(--glass-border);
}

.form-group { 
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem; 
}

.form-group label { 
  display: block; 
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem; 
  font-weight: 500; 
}

.form-group input, 
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%; 
  padding: 0.875rem 1.25rem; 
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1); 
  border-radius: 12px;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary); 
  color: var(--text-primary); 
  font-size: 0.95rem; 
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.dark-mode .form-group input, 
.dark-mode .form-group textarea {
  background-color: var(--bg-tertiary); 
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); 
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.dark-mode .form-group input::placeholder, 
.dark-mode .form-group textarea::placeholder { 
  color: var(--text-muted); 
}

.form-group textarea { 
  min-height: 150px; 
}

.form-group input:focus, 
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none; 
  border-color: var(--primary-color); 
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(44,90,160,0.2);
}

.dark-mode .form-group input:focus, 
.dark-mode .form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--secondary-color); 
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
}

.form-group input.error, 
.form-group textarea.error { 
  border-color: var(--error-color); 
}

.error-message { 
  color: var(--error-color); 
  font-size: 0.9rem; 
  margin-top: 0.5rem; 
}

.success-message {
  text-align: center; 
  padding: 2rem; 
  background-color: var(--glass-effect); 
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  border-radius: 12px; 
  border: var(--glass-border);
}

/* ============================================
   Responsive
============================================ */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --container-padding-x: 16px;
  }
  /* Hide nav labels on mobile; keep only icons */
  .nav-link .nav-text {
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-link {
    gap: 0;
  }
  .nav-link svg,
  .nav-link .lucide {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
  }

  /* Make flyout icon buttons match hamburger button footprint */
  .hamburger-flyout .nav-link {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  /* Side by Side Layout Responsive */
  .main-content-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding-left: var(--container-padding-x);
    padding-right: var(--container-padding-x);
  }
  /* Keep header compact and aligned on mobile */
  body > header {
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
  }
  
  .hero-container {
    min-height: auto;
    order: 1;
  }
  
  .profile-ai-container {
    order: 2;
  }
  
  .hero-container .hero {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1rem 0;
  }
  
  .latest-posts {
    padding-left: var(--container-padding-x);
    padding-right: var(--container-padding-x);
  }

  .header-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 56px;
  }

  /* Show hamburger and hide center nav */
  .hamburger-button {
    display: inline-flex;
  }

  nav ul {
    display: none;
  }
  /* Hide nav element entirely to avoid layout conflicts with hamburger */
  nav {
    display: none;
  }
  
  /* On small screens, show the hamburger container */
  .hamburger-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .theme-toggle { 
    width: 50px; 
    height: 25px; 
  }
  .theme-toggle-container {
    align-self: center;
  }

  /* Ensure flyout stays aligned on header line */
  .hamburger-flyout {
    top: 50%;
    left: 56px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
  }
  
  .toggle-thumb { 
    width: 21px; 
    height: 21px; 
  }
  
  .theme-toggle.dark .toggle-thumb { 
    transform: translateX(25px); 
  }
  
  .toggle-icon { 
    font-size: 10px; 
  }

  .contact-container { 
    grid-template-columns: 1fr; 
  }
  
  .blog-controls { 
    flex-direction: column; 
    gap: 1rem; 
  }
  
  .search-box input, 
  .category-filter select { 
    width: 100%; 
  }
}

/* Additional responsive breakpoint for very small screens */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  :root {
    --container-padding-x: 12px;
  }
  .main-content-container {
    padding-left: var(--container-padding-x);
    padding-right: var(--container-padding-x);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
  
  .hero h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .latest-posts {
    padding-left: var(--container-padding-x);
    padding-right: var(--container-padding-x);
  }
}

/* ============================================
   Animations
============================================ */

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { 
    opacity: 0; 
    transform: translateY(20px); 
  }
  to { 
    opacity: 1; 
    transform: translateY(0); 
  }
}

section { 
  animation: fadeIn 0.8s ease-out; 
}

.post-card {
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), 
              box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

/* Profile & AI Container - Right Side */
.profile-ai-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding-top: 0;
  gap: 2rem;
  height: 100%;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.profile-ai-container .profile-section {
  max-width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.profile-ai-container .profile-image {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.profile-ai-container .profile-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  border-radius: 8px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: var(--profile-image-border-width) solid var(--primary-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* AI search box removed */

/* Tag filter dropdown */
.tag-filter { position: relative; display: inline-block; }
.filter-button { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem; border-radius: 999px; border: var(--glass-border); background-color: var(--glass-effect); backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur); color: var(--text-primary); }
.filter-button:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.filter-menu { position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 8px); right: 0; width: 240px; max-height: 220px; overflow-y: auto; background-color: var(--bg-primary); border: var(--glass-border); border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); padding: 0.5rem; z-index: 2000; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px); pointer-events: none; transition: opacity 150ms ease, transform 150ms ease; }
.filter-menu.open { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); pointer-events: auto; }
.filter-option { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem; cursor: pointer; }
.filter-option input { accent-color: var(--primary-color); }
.filter-option:hover { background-color: var(--bg-secondary); border-radius: 8px; }
.filter-empty { padding: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-secondary); }

/* Active tag style */
.blog-card-tags .tag.active { background-color: var(--primary-color); color: #fff; }