/* ================================
   BUTTONS - Glassmorphism Style (matches project cards)
   ================================ */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-xl);
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: all var(--transition-slow), transform 0.2s ease-out;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

/* Pressed state */
.btn:active {
    transform: translateY(2px) scale(0.98);
}

/* Glassmorphism Buttons - Chrome text like the name */
.btn--primary,
.btn--outline {
    backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur));
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur));
    border: 1px solid rgba(150, 190, 240, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 
        0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
        0 0 35px rgba(100, 180, 255, 0.08),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    font-weight: 700;
    /* Chrome gradient text matching "Saqib Nawaz" */
    background: var(--chrome-gradient);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    animation: chromeShift 6s ease infinite;
}

/* View My Work - Blue on hover */
.btn--primary:hover {
    -webkit-text-fill-color: #00d4ff;
    background: none;
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.8), 0 0 40px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.5);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.6));
}

/* Get In Touch - Pink on hover */
.btn--outline:hover {
    -webkit-text-fill-color: #ff4090;
    background: none;
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 64, 144, 0.8), 0 0 40px rgba(255, 64, 144, 0.5);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(255, 64, 144, 0.6));
}

/* Shine element for buttons */
.btn .btn-shine {
    position: absolute;
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    background: radial-gradient(
        ellipse at center,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 0%,
        rgba(255, 200, 220, 0.15) 30%,
        transparent 60%
    );
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 5;
}

.btn:hover .btn-shine {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Glass background layer */
.btn--primary::before,
.btn--outline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    background: linear-gradient(
        160deg,
        rgba(200, 220, 250, 0.15) 0%,
        rgba(180, 200, 230, 0.1) 20%,
        rgba(160, 180, 210, 0.12) 50%,
        rgba(170, 190, 220, 0.1) 70%,
        rgba(150, 170, 200, 0.16) 100%
    );
    z-index: -1;
}

/* Animated gradient border on hover - Blue */
.btn--primary::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    padding: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #00ffff,
        #00aaff,
        #00ddff,
        #00ffff
    );
    background-size: 300% 300%;
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
    animation: gradientShift 4s ease infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Animated gradient border on hover - Pink */
.btn--outline::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    padding: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #ff00ff,
        #ff0099,
        #ff40cc,
        #ff00ff
    );
    background-size: 300% 300%;
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
    animation: gradientShift 4s ease infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Dithering/noise overlay on hover */
.btn--primary .btn-dither,
.btn--outline .btn-dither {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-size: 100px 100px;
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
    z-index: 2;
}

.btn--primary:hover::after,
.btn--outline:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.btn--primary:hover .btn-dither,
.btn--outline:hover .btn-dither {
    opacity: 0.15;
    animation: ditherShift 0.1s steps(2) infinite;
}

@keyframes ditherShift {
    0% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
    50% { transform: translate(1px, 1px); }
    100% { transform: translate(-1px, 0); }
}

/* View My Work hover - Neon Blue intensified */
.btn--primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: #00ffff;
    background: linear-gradient(
        160deg,
        rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.35) 0%,
        rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.28) 30%,
        rgba(0, 220, 255, 0.32) 60%,
        rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.3) 100%
    );
    box-shadow: 
        0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
        0 0 40px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.6),
        0 0 80px rgba(0, 200, 255, 0.4),
        0 0 120px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.2),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    color: #00ffff;
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 255, 255, 1), 0 0 40px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.6);
    animation: glassShimmer 0.15s steps(4) infinite, gradientShift 4s ease infinite;
}

/* Get In Touch hover - Neon Pink intensified */
.btn--outline:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: #ff00ff;
    background: linear-gradient(
        160deg,
        rgba(255, 0, 255, 0.35) 0%,
        rgba(255, 50, 200, 0.28) 30%,
        rgba(255, 0, 220, 0.32) 60%,
        rgba(255, 100, 255, 0.3) 100%
    );
    box-shadow: 
        0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
        0 0 40px rgba(255, 0, 255, 0.6),
        0 0 80px rgba(255, 50, 200, 0.4),
        0 0 120px rgba(255, 0, 255, 0.2),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    color: #ff40ff;
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 100, 255, 1), 0 0 40px rgba(255, 0, 255, 0.6);
    animation: glassShimmer 0.15s steps(4) infinite, gradientShift 4s ease infinite;
}

.btn--primary:active {
    transform: translateY(1px) scale(0.98);
    box-shadow: 
        0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
        0 0 30px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.5),
        inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.btn--outline:active {
    transform: translateY(1px) scale(0.98);
    box-shadow: 
        0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
        0 0 30px rgba(255, 0, 255, 0.5),
        inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}


.btn--large {
    padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-2xl);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
}

/* Chrome ripple effect container */
.btn .chrome-ripple {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 40%, transparent 70%);
    transform: scale(0);
    animation: chromeRipple 0.6s ease-out forwards;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes chromeRipple {
    to {
        transform: scale(4);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

/* ================================
   TAGS - Silver Glass Pills with Blue/Pink
   ================================ */
.tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: var(--color-text);
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(200, 220, 250, 0.4) 0%,
        rgba(170, 190, 220, 0.3) 40%,
        rgba(140, 160, 190, 0.35) 100%
    );
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: 1px solid rgba(150, 190, 240, 0.45);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: default;
    box-shadow: 
        0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2),
        0 0 15px rgba(100, 180, 255, 0.08),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45),
        inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Silver specular highlight */
.tag::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 1px;
    left: 15%;
    right: 15%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7), transparent);
}

.tag:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(180, 220, 255, 0.5) 0%,
        rgba(170, 200, 240, 0.4) 40%,
        rgba(200, 170, 210, 0.42) 100%
    );
    border-color: rgba(100, 180, 255, 0.7);
    color: var(--color-chrome-highlight);
    box-shadow: 
        0 5px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25),
        0 0 20px rgba(100, 180, 255, 0.3),
        0 0 35px rgba(255, 100, 150, 0.15),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55),
        inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(100, 180, 255, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.05);
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(100, 180, 255, 0.5);
}

.tag:active {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(180, 180, 210, 0.3) 0%,
        rgba(140, 140, 170, 0.2) 40%,
        rgba(100, 100, 130, 0.25) 100%
    );
    box-shadow: 
        0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
        inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* ================================
   CHROME CARDS
   ================================ */
.card {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur));
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur));
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Chrome edge highlight */
.card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5),
        transparent
    );
}

.card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 
        var(--shadow-lg),
        0 0 40px rgba(0, 212, 255, 0.15);
}

/* ================================
   SOCIAL LINKS - Water Droplets
   ================================ */
.social-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 0%,
        rgba(200, 220, 255, 0.15) 30%,
        rgba(150, 200, 255, 0.1) 60%,
        rgba(100, 180, 255, 0.2) 100%
    );
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 
        0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
        0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2),
        inset 0 -8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
        inset 0 8px 16px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* Top highlight - water reflection */
.social-link::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 4px;
    left: 20%;
    right: 20%;
    height: 35%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 50%,
        transparent 100%
    );
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Bottom caustic light */
.social-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 6px;
    left: 30%;
    right: 30%;
    height: 15%;
    background: radial-gradient(
        ellipse at center,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 0%,
        transparent 70%
    );
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 2;
}

.social-link:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) 0%,
        rgba(200, 230, 255, 0.25) 30%,
        rgba(150, 210, 255, 0.2) 60%,
        rgba(100, 200, 255, 0.3) 100%
    );
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 
        0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
        0 0 30px rgba(100, 200, 255, 0.3),
        inset 0 -8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15),
        inset 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);
}

.social-link:active {
    transform: translateY(1px) scale(0.96);
    box-shadow: 
        0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
        inset 0 -4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
        inset 0 4px 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.social-link svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.social-link:hover svg {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8)) drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(100, 200, 255, 0.6));
}

/* ================================
   PROJECT CARDS - Silver Glass with Blue/Pink
   ================================ */
.project-card {
    background: linear-gradient(
        160deg,
        rgba(200, 220, 250, 0.15) 0%,
        rgba(180, 200, 230, 0.1) 20%,
        rgba(160, 180, 210, 0.12) 50%,
        rgba(170, 190, 220, 0.1) 70%,
        rgba(150, 170, 200, 0.16) 100%
    );
    backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur));
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur));
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    border: 1px solid rgba(150, 190, 240, 0.35);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition-slow), transform 0.2s ease-out;
    position: relative;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 
        0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
        0 0 35px rgba(100, 180, 255, 0.08),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* Sorayama specular highlight */
.project-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 10%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 30%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) 50%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 70%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 90%,
        transparent 100%
    );
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Blue/Pink glow on hover */
.project-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(100, 180, 255, 0.9),
        rgba(200, 150, 220, 0.85),
        var(--color-neon-pink),
        rgba(100, 180, 255, 0.9)
    );
    background-size: 300% 300%;
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
    animation: gradientShift 4s ease infinite;
}

.project-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Chrome shine element - follows mouse via JS */
.project-card .card-shine {
    position: absolute;
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: radial-gradient(
        ellipse at center,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 0%,
        rgba(255, 200, 220, 0.1) 30%,
        transparent 60%
    );
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 3;
}

.project-card:hover .card-shine {
    opacity: 1;
}

.project-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(100, 180, 255, 0.6);
    background: linear-gradient(
        160deg,
        rgba(180, 220, 255, 0.22) 0%,
        rgba(170, 210, 250, 0.15) 20%,
        rgba(180, 200, 240, 0.18) 50%,
        rgba(200, 180, 220, 0.14) 70%,
        rgba(220, 170, 200, 0.2) 100%
    );
    box-shadow: 
        0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
        0 0 50px rgba(100, 180, 255, 0.2),
        0 0 90px rgba(255, 100, 150, 0.1),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.project-card:active {
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.01) !important;
}

.project-card__image {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.project-card__placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        160deg,
        rgba(200, 200, 230, 0.1) 0%,
        rgba(160, 160, 190, 0.08) 25%,
        rgba(120, 120, 150, 0.12) 50%,
        rgba(140, 140, 170, 0.1) 75%,
        rgba(80, 80, 110, 0.15) 100%
    );
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 4rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--color-chrome-light);
    text-shadow: 
        0 0 30px rgba(200, 200, 240, 0.5),
        0 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Silver chrome reflection sweep */
.project-card__placeholder::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        45deg,
        transparent 35%,
        rgba(200, 200, 240, 0.1) 42%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 50%,
        rgba(200, 200, 240, 0.1) 58%,
        transparent 65%
    );
    animation: reflectionMove 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.project-card__placeholder--ai {
    background: linear-gradient(
        160deg,
        rgba(200, 200, 230, 0.12) 0%,
        rgba(170, 170, 200, 0.1) 20%,
        rgba(130, 130, 160, 0.14) 45%,
        rgba(150, 150, 180, 0.12) 70%,
        rgba(100, 100, 130, 0.18) 100%
    );
}

.project-card__content {
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.project-card__title {
    font-size: var(--text-xl);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    background: var(--chrome-gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    background-size: 200% 100%;
}

.project-card:hover .project-card__title {
    animation: chromeShift 3s ease infinite;
}

.project-card__description {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.project-card__tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.project-card__links {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

.project-card__link {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--color-chrome-light);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-sm);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: transparent;
}

.project-card__link::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(200, 200, 240, 0.12) 0%,
        rgba(160, 160, 200, 0.06) 100%
    );
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.project-card__link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: var(--space-sm);
    right: var(--space-sm);
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(100, 180, 255, 0.8), rgba(200, 150, 220, 0.9), rgba(255, 100, 150, 0.8));
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(100, 180, 255, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(255, 100, 150, 0.3);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.project-card__link:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.project-card__link:hover {
    color: var(--color-chrome-highlight);
    text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(100, 180, 255, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(255, 100, 150, 0.3);
}

.project-card__link:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.project-card__link:active {
    transform: scale(0.95);
}

/* ================================
   SKILL CATEGORIES - Silver Glass Panels with Blue/Pink (matches project cards)
   ================================ */
.skill-category {
    background: linear-gradient(
        160deg,
        rgba(200, 220, 250, 0.15) 0%,
        rgba(180, 200, 230, 0.1) 20%,
        rgba(160, 180, 210, 0.12) 50%,
        rgba(170, 190, 220, 0.1) 70%,
        rgba(150, 170, 200, 0.16) 100%
    );
    backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur));
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur));
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    border: 1px solid rgba(150, 190, 240, 0.35);
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    transition: all var(--transition-slow), transform 0.2s ease-out;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 
        0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
        0 0 35px rgba(100, 180, 255, 0.08),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* Sorayama specular highlight at top */
.skill-category::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 10%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 30%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) 50%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 70%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 90%,
        transparent 100%
    );
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Blue/Pink animated gradient border on hover */
.skill-category::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(100, 180, 255, 0.9),
        rgba(200, 150, 220, 0.85),
        var(--color-neon-pink),
        rgba(100, 180, 255, 0.9)
    );
    background-size: 300% 300%;
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
    animation: gradientShift 4s ease infinite;
}

.skill-category:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Chrome shine element - follows mouse via JS */
.skill-category .card-shine {
    position: absolute;
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: radial-gradient(
        ellipse at center,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 0%,
        rgba(255, 200, 220, 0.1) 30%,
        transparent 60%
    );
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 3;
}

.skill-category:hover .card-shine {
    opacity: 1;
}

.skill-category:hover {
    border-color: rgba(100, 180, 255, 0.6);
    background: linear-gradient(
        160deg,
        rgba(180, 220, 255, 0.22) 0%,
        rgba(170, 210, 250, 0.15) 20%,
        rgba(180, 200, 240, 0.18) 50%,
        rgba(200, 180, 220, 0.14) 70%,
        rgba(220, 170, 200, 0.2) 100%
    );
    box-shadow: 
        0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
        0 0 50px rgba(100, 180, 255, 0.2),
        0 0 90px rgba(255, 100, 150, 0.1),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.skill-category:active {
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.01) !important;
}

.skill-category__title {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    background: var(--chrome-gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.skill-category:hover .skill-category__title {
    animation: chromeShift 3s ease infinite;
}

.skill-category__list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.skill-category__list li {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    padding-left: var(--space-lg);
    position: relative;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.skill-category__list li::before {
    content: '//';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--color-chrome-mid);
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    opacity: 0.6;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.skill-category:hover .skill-category__list li {
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.skill-category:hover .skill-category__list li::before {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--color-neon-blue);
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(100, 180, 255, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(255, 100, 150, 0.3);
}

/* ================================
   DECORATIVE ELEMENTS
   ================================ */
.chrome-border {
    position: relative;
}

.chrome-border::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    padding: 1px;
    background: var(--chrome-gradient);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
}

.neon-glow {
    box-shadow: 
        0 0 10px currentColor,
        0 0 20px currentColor,
        0 0 40px currentColor;
}