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Overview

The portfolio uses CSS Modules for component-scoped styling and CSS custom properties (CSS variables) for theme management. This approach provides both flexibility and maintainability.

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CSS Modules Architecture

Each component has its own .module.css file that is imported and scoped to that component:
Hero.jsx
import styles from './Hero.module.css';

export default function Hero() {
  return (
    <section className={styles.hero}>
      <h1 className={styles.headline}>BUILDING ROBUST SYSTEMS</h1>
    </section>
  );
}
CSS Modules automatically scope class names to components, preventing style conflicts. The class .hero in Hero.module.css won’t clash with .hero in other files.

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Color Theme System

All colors are defined as CSS custom properties in src/index.css:
index.css
:root {
  /* Dark Amethyst palette */
  --dark-amethyst: #23003a;
  --dark-amethyst-2: #270040;
  --dark-amethyst-3: #340452;
  --dark-amethyst-4: #3d0c5c;
  --indigo: #451365;
  --dark-amethyst-5: #4c1c62;
  --dark-amethyst-6: #41005b;
  --neon-violet: #bf40ff;

  /* Semantic aliases */
  --color-primary: var(--indigo);
  --color-bg-dark: #0D0D0D;
  --color-bg-mid: var(--dark-amethyst-2);
  --color-black-cherry: var(--dark-amethyst);
  --color-accent: var(--dark-amethyst-5);
  --color-neon: var(--neon-violet);
}

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Customizing Your Color Theme

1

Open index.css

Navigate to src/index.css in your source directory.
2

Modify Color Variables

Change the hex values in the :root selector. For example, to switch to a blue theme:
:root {
  --color-primary: #0066ff;
  --color-neon: #00ccff;
  --color-bg-mid: #001a33;
  --color-black-cherry: #000d1a;
}
3

Test Your Changes

Run npm run dev and check that colors update across all components.
Keep sufficient contrast between text and background colors to maintain accessibility. Aim for at least a 4.5:1 contrast ratio for body text.

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Shadow System

The portfolio uses a neomorphic shadow system for depth:
index.css
:root {
  --shadow-neo: 4px 4px 0px 0px var(--color-primary);
  --shadow-neo-sm: 2px 2px 0px 0px var(--color-primary);
  --shadow-neo-white: 4px 4px 0px 0px #ffffff;
  --shadow-neo-green: 6px 6px 0px 0px var(--neon-violet);
  --shadow-neo-black: 6px 6px 0px 0px var(--dark-amethyst);
  --shadow-neo-purple: 6px 6px 0px 0px var(--neon-violet);
}
Example usage in component:
Hero.module.css
.descBox {
  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-neo);
}

.imageCard {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-neo-green);
}

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Glassmorphism Effects

The portfolio uses overlay layers to create glassmorphic and cyberpunk effects on the hero image:
Hero.module.css
.gridOverlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;base64,...");
  opacity: 0.2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.colorOverlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10;
  background-color: rgba(173, 40, 49, 0.35);
  mix-blend-mode: color;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.scanlines {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10;
  background-image: linear-gradient(
    transparent 50%, 
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 50%
  );
  background-size: 100% 4px;
  opacity: 0.2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

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Customizing Glassmorphism

To adjust the glassmorphism effect intensity: 
.colorOverlay {
  background-color: rgba(173, 40, 49, 0.6); /* Increase alpha */
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.scanlines {
  opacity: 0.4; /* More visible scanlines */
}

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Animations & Transitions

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Button Hover Effects

Buttons use a “push down” animation on hover:
Hero.module.css
.btnPrimary {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-neo-white);
  transition: all 0.15s;
}

.btnPrimary:hover {
  box-shadow: none;
  transform: translate(4px, 4px);
}

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Marquee Animation

The skills marquee uses infinite scroll:
index.css
@keyframes marquee {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

.animate-marquee {
  animation: marquee 20s linear infinite;
}
Adjust animation speed by changing the duration: 
/* Faster */
.animate-marquee {
  animation: marquee 10s linear infinite;
}

/* Slower */
.animate-marquee {
  animation: marquee 30s linear infinite;
}

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Image Card Hover

The hero image card has a lift effect:
Hero.module.css
.imageCard {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-neo-green);
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.imageCard:hover {
  transform: translate(-4px, -4px);
  box-shadow: 8px 8px 0px 0px var(--color-neon);
}

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Font Customization

The portfolio uses Space Grotesk from Google Fonts, loaded in index.html:
index.html
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com">
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.gstatic.com" crossorigin>
<link rel="stylesheet" 
  href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Space+Grotesk:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap">
Set globally in index.css:
index.css
:root {
  --font-display: 'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}

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Changing the Font

1

Choose a New Font

Visit Google Fonts and select a font.
2

Update index.html

Replace the Google Fonts link:
<link rel="stylesheet" 
  href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap">
3

Update CSS Variable

Change the font family in src/index.css:
:root {
  --font-display: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

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Background Patterns

Utility classes for grid patterns:
index.css
.bg-grid-pattern {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(69, 19, 101, 0.35) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(69, 19, 101, 0.35) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
}

.tech-overlay {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(173, 40, 49, 0.15) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(173, 40, 49, 0.15) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 20px 20px;
}
Customize grid density by adjusting background-size: 
/* Denser grid */
.bg-grid-pattern {
  background-size: 20px 20px;
}

/* Wider grid */
.bg-grid-pattern {
  background-size: 60px 60px;
}

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Responsive Design

The portfolio uses CSS custom properties with media queries:
Hero.module.css
.headline {
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 10vw, 7rem);
  line-height: 0.9;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .inner {
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 4rem;
  }
}
The clamp() function creates fluid typography that scales smoothly between a minimum and maximum size.

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