/* ===== CUSTOM PROPERTIES ===== */
:root {
    --primary: #3b82f6;
    --primary-dark: #1d4ed8;
    --secondary: #8b5cf6;
    --secondary-dark: #7c3aed;
    --accent: #ec4899;
    --accent-dark: #db2777;
    --dark: #0f172a;
    --darker: #0a0a0a;
    --light: #f8fafc;
    --gray: #64748b;
}

/* ===== CUSTOM CURSOR ===== */
.cursor {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: fixed;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9999;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: width 0.3s, height 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
    mix-blend-mode: difference;
}

.cursor-follower {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: fixed;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9998;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: all 0.6s ease;
}

.cursor-text {
    position: fixed;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9999;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

/* ===== GLASS EFFECT ===== */
.glass-effect {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* ===== GRADIENT BORDERS ===== */
.gradient-border {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(var(--darker), var(--darker)) padding-box,
                linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary), var(--accent)) border-box;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
}

/* ===== GRADIENT TEXT ===== */
.gradient-text-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.gradient-text-secondary {
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--secondary), var(--accent));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.gradient-text-accent {
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--accent), var(--primary));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

/* ===== ANIMATIONS ===== */
@keyframes float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-20px); }
}

@keyframes shimmer {
    0% { background-position: -1000px 0; }
    100% { background-position: 1000px 0; }
}

@keyframes typing {
    from { width: 0; }
    to { width: 100%; }
}

@keyframes blink {
    0%, 100% { border-color: transparent; }
    50% { border-color: var(--primary); }
}

@keyframes sparkle {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.5); }
    50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

@keyframes orbit {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg) translateX(120px) rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: rotate(360deg) translateX(120px) rotate(-360deg); }
}

@keyframes wave {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

@keyframes neon-glow {
    0%, 100% { text-shadow: 0 0 5px var(--primary), 0 0 10px var(--primary); }
    50% { text-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--primary), 0 0 30px var(--primary); }
}

@keyframes slide-in-right {
    from { transform: translateX(100px); opacity: 0; }
    to { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes slide-in-left {
    from { transform: translateX(-100px); opacity: 0; }
    to { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes fade-in-up {
    from { transform: translateY(50px); opacity: 0; }
    to { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes scale-in {
    from { transform: scale(0.8); opacity: 0; }
    to { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes reverse {
    from { transform: rotate(360deg); }
    to { transform: rotate(0deg); }
}

/* ===== COMPONENT STYLES ===== */
.shimmer-text {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        var(--primary) 0%, 
        var(--secondary) 25%, 
        var(--accent) 50%, 
        var(--secondary) 75%, 
        var(--primary) 100%);
    background-size: 1000px 100%;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    animation: shimmer 3s linear infinite;
}

.pulse-animation {
    animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.morph-animation {
    animation: morph 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.typing-animation {
    overflow: hidden;
    border-right: 3px solid var(--primary);
    white-space: nowrap;
    animation: typing 3.5s steps(40, end), blink 0.75s step-end infinite;
}

.floating-particles {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.particle {
    position: absolute;
    background: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: calc(var(--i) * 1s);
}

.particle:nth-child(1) {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    top: 20%;
    left: 10%;
    background: var(--primary);
}

.particle:nth-child(2) {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    top: 60%;
    left: 80%;
    background: var(--secondary);
}

.particle:nth-child(3) {
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    top: 40%;
    left: 90%;
    background: var(--accent);
}

.particle:nth-child(4) {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    top: 80%;
    left: 20%;
    background: var(--primary);
}

.particle:nth-child(5) {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    top: 30%;
    left: 70%;
    background: var(--secondary);
}

.tech-orbital {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
}

.tech-icon {
    position: absolute;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transform: rotate(var(--angle)) translateX(120px) rotate(calc(var(--angle) * -1));
    animation: orbit 20s linear infinite;
}

.scroll-indicator {
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.scroll-indicator::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 20px;
    background: var(--primary);
    animation: bounce 3s infinite;
}

.stat-card {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
}

.social-btn, .social-contact-btn {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.social-btn:hover, .social-contact-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.1);
}

.cta-primary {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-primary::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
    transition: left 0.7s;
}

.cta-primary:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.project-card {
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.project-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) rotateX(5deg);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.project-card .tech-tag {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.project-card:hover .tech-tag {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.skill-item {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.skill-item:hover {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.skill-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.skill-tag:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.tech-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.form-control {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.form-control:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
}

.submit-btn {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.submit-btn::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    opacity: 0;
    border-radius: 100%;
    transform: scale(1, 1) translate(-50%);
    transform-origin: 50% 50%;
}

.submit-btn:focus:not(:active)::after {
    animation: ripple 1s ease-out;
}

@keyframes ripple {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0, 0);
        opacity: 0.5;
    }
    20% {
        transform: scale(25, 25);
        opacity: 0.3;
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(40, 40);
    }
}

.footer-link {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    bottom: -4px;
    left: 0;
    background: var(--primary);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-link:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.back-to-top {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.back-to-top:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -5px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

/* ===== UTILITY CLASSES ===== */
.hover-glow:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
}

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

.text-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary), var(--accent));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}

.bg-gradient-animate {
    background: linear-gradient(-45deg, #ee7752, #e73c7e, #23a6d5, #23d5ab);
    background-size: 400% 400%;
    animation: gradient 15s ease infinite;
}

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

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .tech-icon {
        transform: rotate(var(--angle)) translateX(80px) rotate(calc(var(--angle) * -1));
    }
    
    .cursor, .cursor-follower {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ===== LIGHT THEME ===== */
.light-theme {
    background: #f8fafc;
    color: #0f172a;
}

.light-theme .glass-effect {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.light-theme .gradient-border {
    background: linear-gradient(#f8fafc, #f8fafc) padding-box,
                linear-gradient(45deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary), var(--accent)) border-box;
}

/* ===== PROJECT FILTER ===== */
.project-filter-btn.active {
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--primary);
}

/* ===== SKILL BARS ===== */
.skill-bar, .skill-progress {
    transition: width 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* ===== NAVIGATION ===== */
.nav-item.active, .mobile-nav-item.active {
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* Add to existing styles */
.animate-spin-slow.reverse {
    animation: reverse 12s linear infinite;
}

/* Loading Screen */
.loading-screen {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 50;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--darker);
    transition: opacity 1s ease;
}

/* Additional Utility Classes */
.transition-transform {
    transition-property: transform;
    transition-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    transition-duration: 150ms;
}

.hover\:scale-110:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.hover\:bg-gray-800\/50:hover {
    background-color: rgba(31, 41, 55, 0.5);
}

.hover\:bg-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary);
}

.hover\:text-white:hover {
    color: white;
}

/* Smooth transitions */
* {
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}


        /* ===== BASE STYLES ===== */
        :root {
            --primary: #3b82f6;
            --primary-dark: #1d4ed8;
            --secondary: #8b5cf6;
            --secondary-dark: #7c3aed;
            --accent: #ec4899;
            --accent-dark: #db2777;
            --dark: #0f172a;
            --darker: #0a0a0a;
            --light: #f8fafc;
            --gray: #64748b;
            --success: #10b981;
            --warning: #f59e0b;
            --danger: #ef4444;
            --gradient-1: linear-gradient(135deg, #667eea 0%, #764ba2 100%);
            --gradient-2: linear-gradient(135deg, #f093fb 0%, #f5576c 100%);
            --gradient-3: linear-gradient(135deg, #4facfe 0%, #00f2fe 100%);
            --gradient-4: linear-gradient(135deg, #43e97b 0%, #38f9d7 100%);
            --gradient-5: linear-gradient(135deg, #fa709a 0%, #fee140 100%);
        }
        
        * {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
            box-sizing: border-box;
            -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
        }
        
        html {
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
            overflow-x: hidden;
            font-size: 16px;
        }
        
        body {
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            overflow-x: hidden;
            background: var(--darker);
            color: var(--light);
            cursor: none;
            line-height: 1.6;
            -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
            -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
        }
        
        h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
            font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
            font-weight: 700;
            line-height: 1.2;
        }
        
        code, pre {
            font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
        }
        
        /* ===== CUSTOM CURSOR ===== */
        .cursor {
            position: fixed;
            width: 8px;
            height: 8px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--primary);
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 9999;
            mix-blend-mode: difference;
            transition: transform 0.1s, width 0.3s, height 0.3s;
        }
        
        .cursor-follower {
            position: fixed;
            width: 32px;
            height: 32px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            border: 2px solid var(--primary);
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 9998;
            transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
            opacity: 0.3;
        }
        
        .cursor-text {
            position: fixed;
            padding: 4px 12px;
            background: var(--primary);
            color: white;
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 12px;
            font-weight: 600;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 9997;
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(10px);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            white-space: nowrap;
        }
        
        /* ===== CUSTOM ANIMATIONS ===== */
        @keyframes float {
            0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
            33% { transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(120deg); }
            66% { transform: translateY(10px) rotate(240deg); }
        }
        
        @keyframes pulse {
            0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
            50% { opacity: 0.5; }
        }
        
        @keyframes shimmer {
            0% { background-position: -200% center; }
            100% { background-position: 200% center; }
        }
        
        @keyframes typing {
            from { width: 0; }
            to { width: 100%; }
        }
        
        @keyframes blink {
            50% { border-color: transparent; }
        }
        
        @keyframes gradient-shift {
            0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
            50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
            100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
        }
        
        @keyframes rotate3d {
            0% { transform: rotateY(0deg) rotateX(0deg); }
            100% { transform: rotateY(360deg) rotateX(360deg); }
        }
        
        @keyframes wave {
            0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
            50% { transform: translateY(-15px); }
        }
        
        @keyframes sparkle {
            0%, 100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0) rotate(0deg); }
            50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) rotate(180deg); }
        }
        
        @keyframes orbit {
            0% { transform: rotate(0deg) translateX(100px) rotate(0deg); }
            100% { transform: rotate(360deg) translateX(100px) rotate(-360deg); }
        }
        
        @keyframes neon-glow {
            0%, 100% { 
                text-shadow: 0 0 5px var(--primary),
                           0 0 10px var(--primary),
                           0 0 20px var(--primary);
            }
            50% { 
                text-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--secondary),
                           0 0 20px var(--secondary),
                           0 0 30px var(--secondary);
            }
        }
        
        @keyframes slide-in-right {
            from { transform: translateX(100px); opacity: 0; }
            to { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 1; }
        }
        
        @keyframes slide-in-left {
            from { transform: translateX(-100px); opacity: 0; }
            to { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 1; }
        }
        
        @keyframes fade-in-up {
            from { transform: translateY(50px); opacity: 0; }
            to { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
        }
        
        @keyframes scale-in {
            from { transform: scale(0); opacity: 0; }
            to { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
        }
        
        @keyframes morph {
            0%, 100% { border-radius: 60% 40% 30% 70% / 60% 30% 70% 40%; }
            50% { border-radius: 30% 60% 70% 40% / 50% 60% 30% 60%; }
        }
        
        /* ===== UTILITY CLASSES ===== */
        .float-animation {
            animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
        }
        
        .pulse-animation {
            animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
        }
        
        .shimmer-text {
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
                var(--primary) 0%, 
                var(--secondary) 25%, 
                var(--accent) 50%, 
                var(--secondary) 75%, 
                var(--primary) 100%);
            background-size: 200% auto;
            background-clip: text;
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            animation: shimmer 3s linear infinite;
        }
        
        .neon-text {
            animation: neon-glow 2s ease-in-out infinite;
        }
        
        .typing-animation {
            display: inline-block;
            overflow: hidden;
            white-space: nowrap;
            border-right: 3px solid var(--primary);
            animation: typing 3.5s steps(40, end), blink 0.75s step-end infinite;
        }
        
        .gradient-border {
            position: relative;
            background: var(--darker);
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 2px;
        }
        
        .gradient-border::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -2px;
            left: -2px;
            right: -2px;
            bottom: -2px;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, 
                var(--primary), 
                var(--secondary), 
                var(--accent), 
                var(--primary));
            border-radius: 18px;
            z-index: -1;
            animation: gradient-shift 3s ease infinite;
            background-size: 400% 400%;
        }
        
        .glass-effect {
            background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            border-radius: 16px;
        }
        
        .gradient-bg {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
                var(--dark) 0%, 
                rgba(30, 27, 75, 0.8) 50%, 
                var(--dark) 100%);
            background-size: 400% 400%;
            animation: gradient-shift 15s ease infinite;
        }
        
        .morph-animation {
            animation: morph 8s ease-in-out infinite;
        }
        
        .wave-animation {
            animation: wave 2s ease-in-out infinite;
            animation-delay: calc(var(--i) * 0.1s);
        }
        
        .sparkle-animation {
            animation: sparkle 2s ease-in-out infinite;
            animation-delay: calc(var(--i) * 0.2s);
        }
        
        /* ===== SCROLLBAR ===== */
        ::-webkit-scrollbar {
            width: 10px;
            height: 10px;
        }
        
        ::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
            background: var(--dark);
            border-radius: 5px;
        }
        
        ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
            background: var(--gradient-1);
            border-radius: 5px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
            background: var(--gradient-2);
        }
        
        /* ===== SELECTION ===== */
        ::selection {
            background: var(--primary);
            color: white;
        }
        
        /* ===== FOCUS STATES ===== */
        :focus {
            outline: 2px solid var(--primary);
            outline-offset: 2px;
        }
        
        :focus:not(:focus-visible) {
            outline: none;
        }
        
        /* ===== TRANSITIONS ===== */
        .transition-3d {
            transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
        }
        
        .transition-all-smooth {
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        }
        
        /* ===== GRADIENT TEXT ===== */
        .gradient-text-primary {
            background: var(--gradient-1);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
        }
        
        .gradient-text-secondary {
            background: var(--gradient-2);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
        }
        
        .gradient-text-accent {
            background: var(--gradient-3);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
        }
        
        /* ===== SHADOWS ===== */
        .shadow-glow {
            box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
        }
        
        .shadow-glow-secondary {
            box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.3);
        }
        
        .shadow-glow-accent {
            box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.3);
        }
        
        /* ===== BACKDROP FILTER FALLBACK ===== */
        @supports not (backdrop-filter: blur(12px)) {
            .glass-effect {
                background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95);
            }
        }
 /* ===== Skills Section ===== */
.glass-effect {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  }
  
  .skills-category i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, filter 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .skills-category span:hover i {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(99,102,241,0.6));
  }
  
  .skill-progress {
    width: 0;
    transition: width 1.2s ease-in-out;
  }
  
  .skill-item:hover .skill-progress {
    filter: brightness(1.15);
  }
  
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .skills-category {
      padding: 1rem;
    }
  }
  /* =========================
   GLASS EFFECT
========================= */
.glass-effect {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  }
  
  /* =========================
     SKILL BARS
  ========================= */
  .skill-progress {
    width: 0;
    transition: width 1.4s ease-in-out;
  }
  
  /* =========================
     SKILL TAG CLOUD
  ========================= */
  .skill-tag {
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.65);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    font-weight: 500;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
  }
  
  .skill-tag:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.06);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(99,102,241,0.3);
    background: rgba(51, 65, 85, 0.85);
  }
  
  /* =========================
     ICON HOVER EFFECT
  ========================= */
  .skill-tag i,
  .skills-category i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, filter 0.3s ease;
  }
  
  .skill-tag:hover i {
    transform: scale(1.2);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(99,102,241,0.8));
  }