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package/skills/web/skills/frontend-design/visual-effects.md

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+# Visual Effects Reference
+
+> Modern CSS effect principles and techniques - learn the concepts, create variations.
+> **No fixed values to copy - understand the patterns.**
+
+---
+
+## 1. Glassmorphism Principles
+
+### What Makes Glassmorphism Work
+
+```
+Key Properties:
+├── Semi-transparent background (not solid)
+├── Backdrop blur (frosted glass effect)
+├── Subtle border (for definition)
+└── Often: light shadow for depth
+```
+
+### The Pattern (Customize Values)
+
+```css
+.glass {
+  /* Transparency: adjust opacity based on content readability */
+  background: rgba(R, G, B, OPACITY);
+  /* OPACITY: 0.1-0.3 for dark bg, 0.5-0.8 for light bg */
+  
+  /* Blur: higher = more frosted */
+  backdrop-filter: blur(AMOUNT);
+  /* AMOUNT: 8-12px subtle, 16-24px strong */
+  
+  /* Border: defines edges */
+  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, OPACITY);
+  /* OPACITY: 0.1-0.3 typically */
+  
+  /* Radius: match your design system */
+  border-radius: YOUR_RADIUS;
+}
+```
+
+### When to Use Glassmorphism
+- ✅ Over colorful/image backgrounds
+- ✅ Modals, overlays, cards
+- ✅ Navigation bars with scrolling content behind
+- ❌ Text-heavy content (readability issues)
+- ❌ Simple solid backgrounds (pointless)
+
+### When NOT to Use
+- Low contrast situations
+- Accessibility-critical content
+- Performance-constrained devices
+
+---
+
+## 2. Neomorphism Principles
+
+### What Makes Neomorphism Work
+
+```
+Key Concept: Soft, extruded elements using DUAL shadows
+├── Light shadow (from light source direction)
+├── Dark shadow (opposite direction)
+└── Background matches surrounding (same color)
+```
+
+### The Pattern
+
+```css
+.neo-raised {
+  /* Background MUST match parent */
+  background: SAME_AS_PARENT;
+  
+  /* Two shadows: light direction + dark direction */
+  box-shadow: 
+    OFFSET OFFSET BLUR rgba(light-color),
+    -OFFSET -OFFSET BLUR rgba(dark-color);
+  
+  /* OFFSET: typically 6-12px */
+  /* BLUR: typically 12-20px */
+}
+
+.neo-pressed {
+  /* Inset creates "pushed in" effect */
+  box-shadow: 
+    inset OFFSET OFFSET BLUR rgba(dark-color),
+    inset -OFFSET -OFFSET BLUR rgba(light-color);
+}
+```
+
+### Accessibility Warning
+⚠️ **Low contrast** - use sparingly, ensure clear boundaries
+
+### When to Use
+- Decorative elements
+- Subtle interactive states
+- Minimalist UI with flat colors
+
+---
+
+## 3. Shadow Hierarchy Principles
+
+### Concept: Shadows Indicate Elevation
+
+```
+Higher elevation = larger shadow
+├── Level 0: No shadow (flat on surface)
+├── Level 1: Subtle shadow (slightly raised)
+├── Level 2: Medium shadow (cards, buttons)
+├── Level 3: Large shadow (modals, dropdowns)
+└── Level 4: Deep shadow (floating elements)
+```
+
+### Shadow Properties to Adjust
+
+```css
+box-shadow: OFFSET-X OFFSET-Y BLUR SPREAD COLOR;
+
+/* Offset: direction of shadow */
+/* Blur: softness (larger = softer) */
+/* Spread: size expansion */
+/* Color: typically black with low opacity */
+```
+
+### Principles for Natural Shadows
+
+1. **Y-offset larger than X** (light comes from above)
+2. **Low opacity** (5-15% for subtle, 15-25% for pronounced)
+3. **Multiple layers** for realism (ambient + direct)
+4. **Blur scales with offset** (larger offset = larger blur)
+
+### Dark Mode Shadows
+- Shadows less visible on dark backgrounds
+- May need to increase opacity
+- Or use glow/highlight instead
+
+---
+
+## 4. Gradient Principles
+
+### Types and When to Use
+
+| Type | Pattern | Use Case |
+|------|---------|----------|
+| **Linear** | Color A → Color B along line | Backgrounds, buttons, headers |
+| **Radial** | Center → outward | Spotlights, focal points |
+| **Conic** | Around center | Pie charts, creative effects |
+
+### Creating Harmonious Gradients
+
+```
+Good Gradient Rules:
+├── Use ADJACENT colors on wheel (analogous)
+├── Or same hue with different lightness
+├── Avoid complementary (can look harsh)
+└── Add middle stops for smoother transitions
+```
+
+### Gradient Syntax Pattern
+
+```css
+.gradient {
+  background: linear-gradient(
+    DIRECTION,           /* angle or to-keyword */
+    COLOR-STOP-1,        /* color + optional position */
+    COLOR-STOP-2,
+    /* ... more stops */
+  );
+}
+
+/* DIRECTION examples: */
+/* 90deg, 135deg, to right, to bottom right */
+```
+
+### Mesh Gradients
+
+```
+Multiple radial gradients overlapped:
+├── Each at different position
+├── Each with transparent falloff
+├── **Mandatory for "Wow" factor in Hero sections**
+└── Creates organic, colorful effect (Search: "Aurora Gradient CSS")
+```
+
+---
+
+## 5. Border Effects Principles
+
+### Gradient Borders
+
+```
+Technique: Pseudo-element with gradient background
+├── Element has padding = border width
+├── Pseudo-element fills with gradient
+└── Mask or clip creates border effect
+```
+
+### Animated Borders
+
+```
+Technique: Rotating gradient or conic sweep
+├── Pseudo-element larger than content
+├── Animation rotates the gradient
+└── Overflow hidden clips to shape
+```
+
+### Glow Borders
+
+```css
+/* Multiple box-shadows create glow */
+box-shadow:
+  0 0 SMALL-BLUR COLOR,
+  0 0 MEDIUM-BLUR COLOR,
+  0 0 LARGE-BLUR COLOR;
+
+/* Each layer adds to the glow */
+```
+
+---
+
+## 6. Glow Effects Principles
+
+### Text Glow
+
+```css
+text-shadow: 
+  0 0 BLUR-1 COLOR,
+  0 0 BLUR-2 COLOR,
+  0 0 BLUR-3 COLOR;
+
+/* Multiple layers = stronger glow */
+/* Larger blur = softer spread */
+```
+
+### Element Glow
+
+```css
+box-shadow:
+  0 0 BLUR-1 COLOR,
+  0 0 BLUR-2 COLOR;
+
+/* Use color matching element for realistic glow */
+/* Lower opacity for subtle, higher for neon */
+```
+
+### Pulsing Glow Animation
+
+```css
+@keyframes glow-pulse {
+  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 SMALL-BLUR COLOR; }
+  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 LARGE-BLUR COLOR; }
+}
+
+/* Easing and duration affect feel */
+```
+
+---
+
+## 7. Overlay Techniques
+
+### Gradient Overlay on Images
+
+```
+Purpose: Improve text readability over images
+Pattern: Gradient from transparent to opaque
+Position: Where text will appear
+```
+
+```css
+.overlay::after {
+  content: '';
+  position: absolute;
+  inset: 0;
+  background: linear-gradient(
+    DIRECTION,
+    transparent PERCENTAGE,
+    rgba(0,0,0,OPACITY) 100%
+  );
+}
+```
+
+### Colored Overlay
+
+```css
+/* Blend mode or layered gradient */
+background: 
+  linear-gradient(YOUR-COLOR-WITH-OPACITY),
+  url('image.jpg');
+```
+
+---
+
+## 8. Modern CSS Techniques
+
+### Container Queries (Concept)
+
+```
+Instead of viewport breakpoints:
+├── Component responds to ITS container
+├── Truly modular, reusable components
+└── Syntax: @container (condition) { }
+```
+
+### :has() Selector (Concept)
+
+```
+Parent styling based on children:
+├── "Parent that has X child"
+├── Enables previously impossible patterns
+└── Progressive enhancement approach
+```
+
+### Scroll-Driven Animations (Concept)
+
+```
+Animation progress tied to scroll:
+├── Entry/exit animations on scroll
+├── Parallax effects
+├── Progress indicators
+└── View-based or scroll-based timeline
+```
+
+---
+
+## 9. Performance Principles
+
+### GPU-Accelerated Properties
+
+```
+CHEAP to animate (GPU):
+├── transform (translate, scale, rotate)
+└── opacity
+
+EXPENSIVE to animate (CPU):
+├── width, height
+├── top, left, right, bottom
+├── margin, padding
+└── box-shadow (recalculates)
+```
+
+### will-change Usage
+
+```css
+/* Use sparingly, only for heavy animations */
+.heavy-animation {
+  will-change: transform;
+}
+
+/* Remove after animation if possible */
+```
+
+### Reduced Motion
+
+```css
+@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
+  /* Disable or minimize animations */
+  /* Respect user preference */
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## 10. Effect Selection Checklist
+
+Before applying any effect:
+
+- [ ] **Does it serve a purpose?** (not just decoration)
+- [ ] **Is it appropriate for the context?** (brand, audience)
+- [ ] **Have you varied from previous projects?** (avoid repetition)
+- [ ] **Is it accessible?** (contrast, motion sensitivity)
+- [ ] **Is it performant?** (especially on mobile)
+- [ ] **Did you ask user preference?** (if style open-ended)
+
+### Anti-Patterns
+
+- ❌ Glassmorphism on every element (kitsch)
+- ❌ Dark + neon as default (lazy AI look)
+- ❌ **Static/Flat designs with no depth (FAILED)**
+- ❌ Effects that hurt readability
+- ❌ Animations without purpose
+
+---
+
+> **Remember**: Effects enhance meaning. Choose based on purpose and context, not because it "looks cool."

package/skills/web/skills/react-nextjs.md

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+---
+name: react-nextjs
+description: React and Next.js patterns - component design, state management, data fetching, App Router, Server Components. Use when building web applications.
+---
+
+# React & Next.js Patterns
+
+## When to Activate
+- Building React components or pages
+- Setting up Next.js project structure
+- Choosing state management approach
+- Optimizing data fetching
+- Migrating to App Router
+
+## Component Design
+
+### Principles
+- Small, focused components (one responsibility)
+- Composition over inheritance
+- Function components with hooks
+- Props defined with TypeScript interfaces
+
+```tsx
+interface UserCardProps {
+  user: User;
+  onSelect: (id: string) => void;
+}
+
+function UserCard({ user, onSelect }: UserCardProps) {
+  return <button onClick={() => onSelect(user.id)}>{user.name}</button>;
+}
+```
+
+### Compound Components
+Use when related UI shares state and interaction:
+
+```tsx
+<Tabs defaultValue="overview">
+  <Tabs.List>
+    <Tabs.Trigger value="overview">Overview</Tabs.Trigger>
+    <Tabs.Trigger value="settings">Settings</Tabs.Trigger>
+  </Tabs.List>
+  <Tabs.Content value="overview">...</Tabs.Content>
+  <Tabs.Content value="settings">...</Tabs.Content>
+</Tabs>
+```
+
+### Container / Presentational Split
+- Container: owns data loading and side effects
+- Presentational: receives props, renders UI (pure)
+
+## State Management Decision Tree
+
+| Concern | Tool | When |
+|---------|------|------|
+| Server state | TanStack Query, SWR | API data, caching |
+| Client state | Zustand, Jotai | UI state, preferences |
+| URL state | Search params | Filters, pagination, sort |
+| Form state | React Hook Form | Complex forms |
+
+### Rules
+- Never duplicate server state into client stores
+- Derive values instead of storing computed state
+- Use URL as state for shareable data
+
+## Data Fetching Patterns
+
+### Stale-While-Revalidate
+Return cached data immediately, revalidate in background.
+
+### Optimistic Updates
+1. Snapshot current state
+2. Apply optimistic update immediately
+3. Roll back on failure
+4. Show error feedback
+
+### Parallel Loading
+- Fetch independent data concurrently
+- Avoid parent-child request waterfalls
+- Prefetch likely next routes
+
+## Next.js App Router
+
+### Server vs Client Components
+
+| Feature | Server Component | Client Component |
+|---------|-----------------|-----------------|
+| Default | Yes | No (`"use client"`) |
+| Hooks | No | Yes |
+| Browser APIs | No | Yes |
+| Direct DB access | Yes | No |
+| Streaming | Yes | No |
+
+### Decision: When to use `"use client"`
+- Interactivity (onClick, onChange)
+- Hooks (useState, useEffect)
+- Browser APIs (localStorage, window)
+- Third-party client libraries
+
+### Patterns
+- Server Actions for mutations
+- `loading.tsx` and `error.tsx` for boundaries
+- Dynamic imports for heavy client components
+- Parallel routes for complex layouts
+- Intercepting routes for modals
+
+## Custom Hooks
+
+### Rules
+- `use` prefix, single responsibility
+- Always include cleanup in useEffect
+- Never call hooks conditionally
+- Avoid useEffect for derived state (use useMemo)
+
+```tsx
+function useDebounce<T>(value: T, delay: number): T {
+  const [debounced, setDebounced] = useState(value);
+  useEffect(() => {
+    const timer = setTimeout(() => setDebounced(value), delay);
+    return () => clearTimeout(timer);
+  }, [value, delay]);
+  return debounced;
+}
+```
+
+## Anti-Patterns
+
+| Don't | Do Instead |
+|-------|-----------|
+| Prop drilling through 4+ levels | Context or state library |
+| useEffect for derived state | useMemo |
+| Giant components (200+ lines) | Split into smaller components |
+| Fetch in useEffect | TanStack Query or Server Components |
+| Index as key in dynamic lists | Stable unique ID |
+| Inline object/function in JSX | useMemo/useCallback or extract |