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

:root {
    /* Color Scheme: Black, Gold, White */
    --primary-black: #0a0a0a;
    --secondary-black: #1a1a1a;
    --tertiary-black: #2a2a2a;
    --primary-gold: #d4af37;
    --secondary-gold: #b8941f;
    --tertiary-gold: #ffd700;
    --light-gold: #f4e9c0;
    --pure-white: #ffffff;
    --off-white: #f8f9fa;
    --light-gray: #e9ecef;
    --medium-gray: #6c757d;
    --dark-gray: #495057;

    /* Typography */
    --font-primary: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    --font-mono: 'Fira Code', 'Courier New', monospace;

    /* Spacing */
    --container-max-width: 1200px;
    --section-padding: 4rem 0;
    --element-spacing: 2rem;

    /* Animations */
    --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
    --transition-normal: 0.3s ease;
    --transition-slow: 0.5s ease;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--pure-white);
    background-color: var(--primary-black);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Typography */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--pure-white);
}

h1 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
}

h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
}

h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
}

h4 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

h5 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

h6 {
    font-size: 1rem;
}

p {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--off-white);
}

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

a:hover {
    color: var(--tertiary-gold);
}

/* Container */
.container {
    max-width: var(--container-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1rem;
}

/* Header & Navigation */
.header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-black) 0%, var(--secondary-black) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    max-width: var(--container-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-left: 1rem;
    padding-right: 1rem;
}

.nav-brand a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-brand i {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--tertiary-gold);
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    align-items: center;
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.nav-item {
    position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--off-white);
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    position: relative;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.nav-link.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -0.25rem;
    left: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--tertiary-gold));
}

.nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-right: 0;
    margin-left: 50px;
}

/* Search Bar Styles */
.search-container {
    position: relative;
}

.search-input {
    background: var(--tertiary-black);
    border: 1px solid var(--tertiary-black);
    border-radius: 2rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem 0.5rem 2.5rem;
    color: var(--pure-white);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    width: 350px;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.search-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    background: var(--secondary-black);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.search-input::placeholder {
    color: var(--medium-gray);
}

.search-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0.75rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.search-dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--secondary-black);
    border: 1px solid var(--tertiary-black);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    z-index: 1000;
    display: none;
    max-height: 400px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.search-dropdown.active {
    display: block;
}

.search-result {
    padding: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--tertiary-black);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.search-result:hover {
    background: var(--tertiary-black);
}

.search-result:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.search-result-title {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--pure-white);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.search-result-excerpt {
    color: var(--light-gray);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.search-result-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.search-result-category {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: var(--primary-black);
    padding: 0.1rem 0.4rem;
    border-radius: 0.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.search-no-results {
    padding: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    font-style: italic;
}

.search-no-results i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: block;
}

.search-result.selected {
    background: var(--tertiary-black);
}

.search-result mark {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: var(--primary-black);
    padding: 0.1rem 0.2rem;
    border-radius: 0.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Sign In Button */
.sign-in-btn {
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.sign-in-btn i {
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero {
    padding: 8rem 0 6rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-black) 0%, var(--secondary-black) 50%, var(--tertiary-black) 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.hero-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: var(--container-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1rem;
}

.hero-content {
    padding-left: 0;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--tertiary-gold));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: var(--light-gray);
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-gold));
    color: var(--primary-black);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tertiary-gold), var(--primary-gold));
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    color: var(--primary-black);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-gold);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: var(--primary-black);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-gold);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: var(--primary-black);
}

/* Code Animation */
.code-animation {
    background: var(--secondary-black);
    border: 1px solid var(--tertiary-black);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    padding: 2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.code-line {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    animation: typewriter 3s steps(40, end) infinite;
}

.keyword {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.function {
    color: var(--tertiary-gold);
}

.string {
    color: #90ee90;
}

@keyframes typewriter {

    0%,
    50% {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    51%,
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* Sections */
.section-title {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    position: relative;
}

.section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -0.5rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 4rem;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--tertiary-gold));
}

.skills {
    padding: var(--section-padding);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-black) 0%, var(--primary-black) 100%);
}

.skills-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.skill-card {
    background: var(--tertiary-black);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.skill-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.skill-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.skill-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--pure-white);
}

/* Posts */
.recent-posts {
    padding: var(--section-padding);
    background: var(--primary-black);
}

.posts-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.post-card {
    background: var(--secondary-black);
    border-radius: 1rem;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--tertiary-black);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.post-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.post-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.post-category {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: var(--primary-black);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 0.3rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.post-date {
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.read-time {
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.post-date::before {
    content: '';
    margin-right: 0.25rem;
}


.post-title {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.post-title a {
    color: var(--pure-white);
}

.post-title a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.post-excerpt {
    color: var(--light-gray);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.read-more {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.read-more:hover {
    color: var(--tertiary-gold);
}

.view-all {
    text-align: center;
}

/* Page Header */
.page-header {
    padding: 8rem 0 4rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-black) 0%, var(--tertiary-black) 100%);
    text-align: center;
}

.page-header h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Blog Layout */
.blog-content {
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

.blog-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
    gap: 3rem;
}

.blog-main {
    min-width: 0;
}

.blog-post {
    background: var(--secondary-black);
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--tertiary-black);
}

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

.post-content {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.post-content h3 {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-top: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.post-intro {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--light-gold);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.code-block {
    background: var(--primary-black);
    border: 1px solid var(--tertiary-black);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

.code-block pre {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.code-block code {
    color: var(--off-white);
}

.post-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--tertiary-black);
}

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

.tag {
    background: var(--tertiary-black);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-gold);
}

.post-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.btn-like,
.btn-share {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-gold);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-like:hover,
.btn-share:hover {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: var(--primary-black);
}

/* Sidebar */
.blog-sidebar {
    background: var(--secondary-black);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    height: fit-content;
    border: 1px solid var(--tertiary-black);
}

.sidebar-widget {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.sidebar-widget:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.sidebar-widget h3 {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.category-list {
    list-style: none;
}

.category-list li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.category-list a {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    color: var(--light-gray);
    padding: 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.category-list a:hover {
    background: var(--tertiary-black);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.category-list span {
    color: var(--medium-gray);
}

.tag-cloud {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.newsletter-form input {
    padding: 0.75rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--tertiary-black);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    background: var(--tertiary-black);
    color: var(--pure-white);
}

.newsletter-form input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}

/* Most Read Page */
.most-read-content {
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

.stats-bar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.stat-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.stat-item i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.ranking-list {
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.ranking-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    background: var(--secondary-black);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--tertiary-black);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.ranking-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.rank-badge {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    min-width: 80px;
}

.rank-number {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.rank-badge i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--tertiary-gold);
}

.ranking-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.ranking-title {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ranking-title a {
    color: var(--pure-white);
}

.ranking-title a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.ranking-excerpt {
    color: var(--light-gray);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ranking-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.stat {
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

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

/* Trending Section */
.trending-section {
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

.trending-section h2 {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.trending-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.trending-item {
    background: var(--secondary-black);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--tertiary-black);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.trending-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.trending-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.trending-content h3 {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--pure-white);
}

.trending-content p {
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Contact Page */
.contact-content {
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

.contact-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.contact-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-card {
    background: var(--secondary-black);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--tertiary-black);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.contact-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.contact-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--pure-white);
}

.contact-card p {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--medium-gray);
}

.contact-link {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.availability {
    background: var(--tertiary-black);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-gold);
}

.availability h3 {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.availability ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.availability li {
    color: var(--light-gray);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* Contact Form */
.contact-form-container {
    background: var(--secondary-black);
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--tertiary-black);
}

.contact-form-container h2 {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

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

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--light-gray);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--tertiary-black);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    background: var(--tertiary-black);
    color: var(--pure-white);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.checkbox-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.checkbox-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--light-gray);
}

.checkmark {
    width: 1rem;
    height: 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--tertiary-black);
    border-radius: 0.25rem;
    background: var(--tertiary-black);
    position: relative;
}

input[type="checkbox"]:checked+.checkmark {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}

input[type="checkbox"]:checked+.checkmark::after {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    color: var(--primary-black);
    font-weight: bold;
}

input[type="checkbox"] {
    display: none;
}

.form-status {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    display: none;
}

.form-status.success {
    background: rgba(40, 167, 69, 0.1);
    color: #28a745;
    border: 1px solid #28a745;
    display: block;
}

.form-status.error {
    background: rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.1);
    color: #dc3545;
    border: 1px solid #dc3545;
    display: block;
}

/* FAQ Section */
.faq-section,
.expertise-section {
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

.faq-section h2,
.expertise-section h2 {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

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

.faq-item,
.expertise-item {
    background: var(--secondary-black);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--tertiary-black);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.faq-item:hover,
.expertise-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.faq-item h3,
.expertise-item h3 {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.expertise-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Footer */
.footer {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-black) 0%, var(--primary-black) 100%);
    padding: 3rem 0 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--tertiary-black);
}

.footer-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.footer-brand h3 {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-links h4,
.footer-social h4 {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-links ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: var(--light-gray);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;

}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .social-links {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}


.social-links a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 2.5rem;
    height: 2.5rem;
    background: var(--tertiary-black);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.social-links a:hover {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: var(--primary-black);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-bottom {
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--tertiary-black);
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--medium-gray);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --section-padding: 3rem 0;
    }

    .nav-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .nav-brand {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .search-container {
        order: -1;
    }

    .search-input {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background: var(--secondary-black);
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 1rem;
        box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
        z-index: 999;
        flex: none;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .nav-menu.active {
        display: flex;
    }

    .sign-in-btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .nav-toggle {
        display: block;
    }

    .hero-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    h3 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .skills-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .posts-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .blog-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .contact-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .footer-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .stats-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .ranking-item {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .hero-buttons {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .post-footer {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .ranking-stats {
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
}

/* Authentication responsive styles */
.auth-form-container {
    padding: 2rem;
    margin: 0 1rem;
}

.form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

.form-options.single-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0rem;
}

.success-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0rem;
}

.success-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
}


@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 0.5rem;
    }

    .hero {
        padding: 6rem 0 4rem;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .skill-card,
    .post-card,
    .blog-post {
        padding: 1rem;
    }

    .contact-form-container {
        padding: 2rem;
    }

    .btn {
        padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .auth-form-container {
        padding: 1.5rem;
        margin: 0 0.5rem;
    }

    .auth-header h1 {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }

    .search-dropdown {
        left: -1rem;
        right: -1rem;
        margin-top: 0.25rem;
    }
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.skill-card,
.post-card,
.ranking-item {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease forwards;
}

/* Scrollbar Styling */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 8px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--primary-black);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--tertiary-gold);
}

/* Selection */
::selection {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: var(--primary-black);
}

::-moz-selection {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: var(--primary-black);
}

/* Focus styles for accessibility */
.btn:focus,
input:focus,
textarea:focus,
select:focus {
    outline: 2px solid var(--primary-gold);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Print styles */
@media print {

    .header,
    .footer,
    .nav-toggle {
        display: none;
    }

    body {
        background: white;
        color: black;
    }

    .hero {
        background: white;
    }
}

/* Call to Action */
.call-to-action {
    background: var(--tertiary-black);
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-gold);
    border-radius: 1rem;
    padding: 2rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.call-to-action h4 {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Post Navigation */
.post-navigation {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 2rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--tertiary-black);
    margin-top: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
}

/* Related Posts in Sidebar */
.related-posts {
    list-style: none;
}

.related-posts li {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--tertiary-black);
}

.related-posts li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.related-posts a {
    color: var(--light-gray);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.related-posts a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

/* Authentication Styles */
.auth-section {
    min-height: calc(100vh - 140px);
    padding: 6rem 0 4rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-black) 0%, var(--secondary-black) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.auth-container {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

.auth-form-container {
    background: var(--secondary-black);
    border: 1px solid var(--tertiary-black);
    border-radius: 1rem;
    padding: 3rem;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.auth-form-container.hidden {
    display: none;
}

.auth-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.auth-header h1 {
    color: var(--pure-white);
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.auth-header p {
    color: var(--light-gray);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Success Icon */
.success-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.success-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* Social Login Buttons */
.social-login {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.social-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--tertiary-black);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    background: var(--tertiary-black);
    color: var(--pure-white);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.social-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    color: var(--primary-black);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.google-btn:hover {
    background: #db4437;
    border-color: #db4437;
    color: white;
}

.github-btn:hover {
    background: #333;
    border-color: #333;
    color: white;
}

.twitter-btn:hover {
    background: #1da1f2;
    border-color: #1da1f2;
    color: white;
}

/* Comment Section Styles */
.comments-section {
    background: var(--secondary-black);
    border: 1px solid var(--tertiary-black);
    border-radius: 1rem;
    padding: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    animation: slideUp 0.6s ease-out;
}

.comments-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: between;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--tertiary-black);
}

.comments-header h3 {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.comments-count {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: var(--primary-black);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-left: auto;
}

/* Comment Form */
.comment-form {
    background: var(--tertiary-black);
    border: 1px solid var(--tertiary-black);
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.comment-form-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.comment-avatar {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-gold));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary-black);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.comment-form-fields {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.form-row-comment {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.comment-input,
.comment-textarea {
    background: var(--primary-black);
    border: 1px solid var(--tertiary-black);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    color: var(--pure-white);
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    resize: vertical;
}

.comment-input:focus,
.comment-textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    background: var(--secondary-black);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.comment-input::placeholder,
.comment-textarea::placeholder {
    color: var(--medium-gray);
}

.comment-textarea {
    min-height: 120px;
    resize: vertical;
}

.comment-form-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.comment-submit {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-gold));
    color: var(--primary-black);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.comment-submit:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.comment-submit:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.comment-submit.loading {
    opacity: 0.8;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

.comment-policy {
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.comment-policy a {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Comments List */
.comments-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.comment-item {
    background: var(--tertiary-black);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    animation: commentSlideIn 0.5s ease-out;
}

.comment-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    background: rgba(42, 42, 42, 0.8);
}

.comment-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.comment-author-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.comment-author-avatar {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-gold));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary-black);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.comment-author-details h4 {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.comment-author-details .comment-date {
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.comment-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.comment-like,
.comment-reply {
    background: none;
    border: 1px solid var(--tertiary-black);
    border-radius: 0.25rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
    color: var(--light-gray);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.comment-like:hover,
.comment-reply:hover {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: var(--primary-black);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.comment-like.liked {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: var(--primary-black);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.comment-content {
    color: var(--off-white);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.comment-content p {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

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

/* Empty State */
.comments-empty {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    color: var(--medium-gray);
}

.comments-empty-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.comments-empty h4 {
    color: var(--light-gray);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.comments-empty p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes slideUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes commentSlideIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(-30px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

/* Single Blog Layout (without sidebar) */
.blog-layout-single {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-layout-single .blog-post {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Responsive Design for Comments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .comments-section {
        padding: 1.5rem;
        margin-top: 2rem;
    }

    .comment-form {
        padding: 1rem;
    }

    .form-row-comment {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .comment-form-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .comment-submit {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .comment-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .comment-actions {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: flex-end;
    }

    .comments-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .comments-count {
        margin-left: 0;
    }
}

/* Divider */
.divider {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.divider::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--tertiary-black);
}

.divider span {
    background: var(--secondary-black);
    padding: 0 1rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Form Styles */
.auth-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0rem;
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.form-group label {
    color: var(--light-gray);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.input-group {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.input-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1rem;
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    z-index: 1;
}

.input-group input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem 0.75rem 2.5rem;
    background: var(--tertiary-black);
    border: 1px solid var(--tertiary-black);
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--pure-white);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.input-group input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.input-group input::placeholder {
    color: var(--medium-gray);
}

.password-toggle {
    position: absolute;
    right: 1rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 0.25rem;
    border-radius: 0.25rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.password-toggle:hover {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.password-requirements {
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.password-requirements small {
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.form-options {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin: 0.5rem 0;
}

.form-options.single-row {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.checkbox-label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--light-gray);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.checkbox-label input[type="checkbox"] {
    display: none;
}

.checkmark {
    width: 1rem;
    height: 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--tertiary-black);
    border-radius: 0.25rem;
    background: var(--tertiary-black);
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 0.1rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.checkbox-label input[type="checkbox"]:checked+.checkmark {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.checkbox-label input[type="checkbox"]:checked+.checkmark::after {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    color: var(--primary-black);
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.checkbox-label a {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.forgot-password-link {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.forgot-password-link:hover {
    color: var(--tertiary-gold);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.auth-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.auth-footer {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--tertiary-black);
}

.auth-footer p {
    color: var(--light-gray);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.auth-footer a {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.auth-footer a:hover {
    color: var(--tertiary-gold);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Hidden class */
.hidden {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Category-specific styles */
.post-category.cybersecurity {
    background: #d60c0cec;
}

.post-category.ai-technology {
    background: #aa0687;
}

.post-category.web-security {
    background: #27af0c;
}

.post-category.security {
    background: #dc3545;
}

.post-category.development {
    background: #007bff;
}

.post-category.bug-hunting {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
}

.ai-tools-box {
    width: 350px;
    background-color: var(--secondary-black);
    border: 1px solid var(--tertiary-black);
    border-radius: 7px;
    padding: 20px;
    margin: 20px;
    height: auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    flex-direction: column;

}

.ai-tools-box:hover{
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.ai-tools-box>p {
    font-size: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 25px;
}

.ai-tools {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    /* Optional: centers the cards horizontally */
    align-items: center;
    /* Optional: aligns the cards vertically */
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 20px;
    margin: 20px;
}

/* --- Media query for mobile screens --- */
/* This will apply when the screen width is 768px or less */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ai-tools {
        flex-direction: column;
        /* Stack items vertically */
        align-items: center;
        /* Optional: center items horizontally in the column */
    }
}

.ai-tools-box>button{
    background-color: var(--primary-gold);
    padding: 10px;
    margin: 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-gold);
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: black;
}

.ai-tools-box>button:hover{
    background-color: var(--tertiary-gold);
    border-color: var(--tertiary-gold);
    cursor: pointer;
}