@extends('layouts.app')

@section('title', 'Home')

@push('styles')
    <link rel="preload" as="image"
          href="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1517524206127-48bbd363f3d7?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=80"
          fetchpriority="high">
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="{{ asset('css/pages/home.css') }}">
@endpush

@section('content')

<style>
:root {
    /* Modern, Sleek Automotive Palette */
    --primary: #0F2C59;           /* Deep Navy */
    --secondary: #E36414;         /* Electric Industrial Orange */
    --secondary-hover: #C5530E;   /* Deeper burnt orange */
    --accent-light: #E6FFFA;
    --accent-blue: #3085C3;       /* Premium Tech Blue */
    --bg-light: #F4F6F9;          /* Soft slate light gray */
    
    /* Semantic Adjustments */
    --text-main: #1E293B;         
    --text-muted: #64748B;        
    --card-border: rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.08);
    --shadow-color: rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.06);
}

/* ===== Global Improvements ===== */
body {
    font-family: 'Inter', 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif;
    color: #1E293B;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.section {
    padding: 53px 0;
}


.section-title, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* ===== Premium Theme Buttons ===== */
.btn-theme {
    background: #822424;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-theme:hover {
    background: rgba(130, 36, 36, 0.92);
    border-color: #fff;
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.btn-outline-theme {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: #fff;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    padding: 12px 32px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.btn-outline-theme:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.btn-outline-light-custom {
    background: #f2e862;
    color: #000000;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
    padding: 12px 32px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 600;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-outline-light-custom:hover {
    background: #f2e862;
    color: var(--primary);
    border-color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.hero {
    min-height: 92vh;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

.hero-slideshow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-position: center;
    background-size: cover;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(1);
    transition: opacity 2s ease-in-out, transform 7s ease-out;
}

.hero-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.09);
}

.hero-dots {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 26px;
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.hero-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    padding: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-dot:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.hero-dot.active {
    background: #f2e862;
    border-color: #f2e862;
    width: 26px;
    border-radius: 999px;
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(207, 226, 255, 0.88), rgba(0, 9, 15, 0.75));
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12), transparent 28%),
                radial-gradient(circle at bottom left, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), transparent 30%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 980px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 48px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.hero-badge i {
    color: #f2e862;
}

.hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    text-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero p {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.4rem);
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 24px auto 0;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.hero .d-flex {
    margin-top: 36px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero .btn {
    min-width: 170px;
}

.hero .btn + .btn {
    margin-left: 10px;
}

.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 44px;
    z-index: 1;
    position: relative;
}

.hero-stat-pill {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    color: #fff;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-stat-pill:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
}

.hero-stat-pill strong {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.hero-stat-pill span {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
    display: block;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.section-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: #822424;
    background: rgba(130, 36, 36, 0.07);
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.courses-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.course-card {
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    border-radius: 26px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #ffffff;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

.course-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3E51B8 0%, #FFE618 50%, #BC1A1A 100%);
    opacity: 0.35;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, height 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 4;
}

.course-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
    height: 5px;
}

.course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -10px rgba(62, 81, 184, 0.18);
    border-color: rgba(62, 81, 184, 0.3);
}

.course-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 220px;
}

.course-image-wrapper::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.55) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.course-card img {
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.course-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.09);
}

.courses-section .row.g-4 > div {
    perspective: 1200px;
}

.badge-floating {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BC1A1A 0%, #E11D48 100%);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(188, 26, 26, 0.4);
    animation: badgePulse 2.4s ease-out infinite;
}

@keyframes badgePulse {
    0% { box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(188, 26, 26, 0.4), 0 0 0 0 rgba(188, 26, 26, 0.45); }
    70% { box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(188, 26, 26, 0.4), 0 0 0 8px rgba(188, 26, 26, 0); }
    100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(188, 26, 26, 0.4), 0 0 0 0 rgba(188, 26, 26, 0); }
}

.course-card .card-body {
    padding: 26px 24px 22px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.course-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.course-card:hover .course-title {
    color: #3E51B8;
}

.course-author {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #3085C3;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.course-short-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #64748B;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.course-features-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.feature-pill {
    background: rgba(62, 81, 184, 0.08);
    color: #3E51B8;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.course-card:hover .feature-pill {
    background: rgba(62, 81, 184, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.course-footer {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px dashed #E2E8F0;
}

.course-meta-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.rating-star {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-weight: 750;
    font-size: 14px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.rating-count {
    color: #64748B;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.status-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    color: #10B981;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.star-rating {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.star-rating-bg {
    color: #dde3ea;
}

.star-rating-fill {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    width: 0;
    color: #f59e0b;
    transition: width 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.star-rating.filled .star-rating-fill {
    width: calc(var(--rating) / 5 * 100%);
}

.read-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F2C59 0%, #3E51B8 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(62, 81, 184, 0.25);
}

.read-btn .read-btn-arrow {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.course-card:hover .read-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #BC1A1A 0%, #822424 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(188, 26, 26, 0.35);
}

.course-card:hover .read-btn .read-btn-arrow {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* ===== Why Choose Us ===== */
.why-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; 
    left: 0; 
    width: 100%; 
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92) 0%, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.88) 50%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95) 100%), url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1581093803931-46e730e7622e?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=80');
    background-position: center;
    background-size: cover;
    z-index: 1;
}

.why-content-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.custom-feature-card {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 26px;
    padding: 44px 30px 38px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
}

.custom-feature-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3E51B8 0%, #FFE618 50%, #BC1A1A 100%);
    opacity: 0.35;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, height 0.4s ease;
}

.custom-feature-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
    height: 5px;
}

.custom-feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 30px rgba(62, 81, 184, 0.3);
}

.icon-box {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(62, 81, 184, 0.35) 0%, rgba(10, 103, 223, 0.2) 100%);
    color: #60A5FA;
    border-radius: 22px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.35);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.custom-feature-card:hover .icon-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3E51B8 0%, #BC1A1A 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: transparent;
    transform: scale(1.12) rotate(6deg);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(188, 26, 26, 0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(62, 81, 184, 0.6);
}

/* ===== Animations ===== */
.animate-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.fade-up-init { transform: translateY(34px) scale(0.98); }
.zoom-in-init { transform: scale(0.95); }
.animate-on-scroll.animated {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* ===== CTA Callout ===== */
.cta-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #1a3f7a);
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 40px 40px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.25);
}

.cta-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12), transparent 40%),
                radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), transparent 45%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 340px;
    height: 340px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(90px);
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.35;
}

.cta-glow-1 {
    top: -120px;
    left: -80px;
    background: var(--accent-blue);
}

.cta-glow-2 {
    bottom: -140px;
    right: -60px;
    background: var(--secondary);
}

.cta-card > *:not(.cta-glow) {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    color: #FFE618;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.cta-card h2 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.cta-card p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    margin-bottom: 22px !important;
}

.cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.cta-trust {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 26px;
    margin-top: 22px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

.cta-trust-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.cta-trust-item i {
    color: #FFE618;
}

/* ===== Modal Styling ===== */
#courseFinderModal .modal-content {
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.custom-modal-header {
    background-color: white;
    color: var(--primary);
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--secondary);
    padding: 20px 23px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.modal-close-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    min-width: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: none;
    background: rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.08);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: #fff;
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}
</style>

{{-- ===================== HERO ===================== --}}
@php
    $heroSlides = [
        'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1517524206127-48bbd363f3d7?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=80',
        'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1553440569-bcc63803a83d?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=80',
        'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1486262715619-67b85e0b08d3?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=80',
        'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1503376780353-7e6692767b70?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=80',
        'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1493238792000-8113da705763?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=80',
        'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1502877338535-766e1452684a?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=80',
        'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1581093803931-46e730e7622e?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=80',
        'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1487754180451-c456f719a1fc?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=80',
    ];
@endphp
<section class="hero" role="banner" aria-label="Automobile Engineering Academy Introduction">
    <div class="hero-slideshow" aria-hidden="true">
        @foreach($heroSlides as $index => $slideImage)
            <div class="hero-slide {{ $index === 0 ? 'active' : '' }}" style="background-image: url('{{ $slideImage }}');"></div>
        @endforeach
    </div>
    <div class="hero-overlay" aria-hidden="true"></div>
    <div class="hero-dots" aria-hidden="true">
        @foreach($heroSlides as $index => $slideImage)
            <button type="button" class="hero-dot {{ $index === 0 ? 'active' : '' }}" data-slide-index="{{ $index }}" aria-label="Show slide {{ $index + 1 }}"></button>
        @endforeach
    </div>
    <div class="container h-100">
        <div class="hero-content text-center animate-on-scroll animated fade-up-init">
            <span class="hero-badge"><i class="fa-solid fa-award"></i> Accredited Automotive Engineering Institute</span>
            <h1 class="display-4">Automobile Engineering Academy</h1>
            <p class="mb-4">Driving Innovation Through Education, Research &amp; Technology</p>

            <div class="d-flex flex-wrap justify-content-center gap-3">
                <a href="{{ Route::has('apply') ? route('apply') : '#' }}" class="btn btn-theme" style="background: #822424; border: 2px solid #FFF;">
                    <i class="fa-solid fa-user-plus me-2"></i>Apply Now
                </a>
                <a href="/courses" class="btn btn-outline-theme">
                    <i class="fa-solid fa-book-open me-2"></i>Explore Courses
                </a>
                <a href="mailto:imadhigp@gmail.com" class="btn btn-outline-light-custom">
                    <i class="fa-solid fa-phone me-2"></i>Contact Admissions
                </a>
            </div>

            <div class="hero-stats">
                <div class="hero-stat-pill">
                    <i class="fa-solid fa-user-graduate"></i>
                    <div><strong class="count-up" data-count-target="2.5" data-count-decimals="1" data-count-suffix="k+">0k+</strong><span>Graduates</span></div>
                </div>
                <div class="hero-stat-pill">
                    <i class="fa-solid fa-chalkboard-user"></i>
                    <div><strong class="count-up" data-count-target="12" data-count-suffix="+">0+</strong><span>Expert Lecturers</span></div>
                </div>
                <div class="hero-stat-pill">
                    <i class="fa-solid fa-briefcase"></i>
                    <div><strong class="count-up" data-count-target="95" data-count-suffix="%">0%</strong><span>Placement Rate</span></div>
                </div>
                <div class="hero-stat-pill">
                    <i class="fa-solid fa-award"></i>
                    <div><strong class="count-up" data-count-target="15" data-count-suffix="+">0+</strong><span>Yrs Excellence</span></div>
                </div>
            </div>
        </div>
    </div>
</section>


{{-- ===================== COURSES SECTION ===================== --}}
<section class="section courses-section" aria-labelledby="courses-heading">
    <div class="container">
        <div class="text-center mb-5 animate-on-scroll fade-up-init">
            <span class="section-eyebrow"><i class="fa-solid fa-graduation-cap"></i> Academic Programs</span>
            <h2 id="courses-heading" class="display-5 mb-2" style="font-weight: 700; color:#2D355B;">Our Top Courses</h2>
            <p class="text-muted fs-5">Explore our professional, industry-recognized automotive engineering curriculums.</p>
        </div>

        <div class="row g-4 mb-5">
            @foreach($courses as $key => $course)
                <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch animate-on-scroll fade-up-init" style="transition-delay: {{ $key * 100 }}ms;">
                    <div class="card course-card w-100 d-flex flex-column">
                        <a href="/courses" style="text-decoration:none;">
                            <div class="course-image-wrapper">
                                @if($course->badge)
                                    <span class="badge-floating"><i class="fa-solid fa-bolt"></i> {{ $course->badge }}</span>
                                @endif
                                
                                <img src="{{ $course->image }}" alt="{{ $course->title }}" loading="lazy">
                            </div>
                        
                            <div class="card-body">
                                <h4 class="course-title">{{ $course->title }}</h4>
                                <div class="course-author">
                                    <i class="fa-solid fa-graduation-cap"></i> {{ $course->author ?? 'Automotive Dept.' }}
                                </div>
                                <p class="course-short-desc">{{ Str::limit($course->desc, 120) }}</p>
                                
                                <div class="course-features-container">
                                    <span class="feature-pill"><i class="fas fa-tools"></i> Practical Labs</span>
                                    <span class="feature-pill"><i class="fas fa-certificate"></i> Accredited</span>
                                </div>

                                <div class="course-footer">
                                    <div class="course-meta-row">
                                        <span class="rating-star">
                                            <span class="star-rating" style="--rating: {{ $course->rating ?? 5 }};">
                                                <span class="star-rating-bg">★★★★★</span>
                                                <span class="star-rating-fill">★★★★★</span>
                                            </span>
                                            {{ $course->rating ?? '5.0' }}
                                            <span class="rating-count">({{ $course->student ?? '0' }} students)</span>
                                        </span>
                                        @if($course->status)
                                            <span class="small fw-bold status-chip" style="color: #2ecc71;"><i class="fa-solid fa-circle-check"></i> {{ ucfirst($course->status) }}</span>
                                        @endif
                                    </div>
                                    <a href="/courses" class="read-btn">View Details <i class="fa-solid fa-arrow-right read-btn-arrow"></i></a>
                                </div>
                            </div>
                        </a>
                    </div>
                </div>
            @endforeach
        </div>

        <div class="text-center animate-on-scroll fade-up-init">
            <a href="/courses" class="btn btn-theme" style="background:#822424;">
                View All Courses <i class="fa-solid fa-arrow-right ms-2"></i>
            </a>
        </div>
    </div>
</section>
<!-- <section class="section courses-section" aria-labelledby="courses-heading">
    <div class="container">
        <div class="text-center mb-5 animate-on-scroll fade-up-init">
            <span class="section-eyebrow"><i class="fa-solid fa-graduation-cap"></i> Academic Programs</span>
            <h2 id="courses-heading" class="display-5 mb-2" style="font-weight: 700; color:#2D355B;">Our Top Courses</h2>
            <p class="text-muted fs-5">Explore our professional, industry-recognized automotive engineering curriculums.</p>
        </div>

        @php
            $courses = [
                [
                    'id' => 'course-1',
                    'category' => 'mechanical',
                    'level' => 'ol',
                    'image' => 'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1486262715619-67b85e0b08d3?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&q=80',
                    'title' => 'Automotive Engineering Course',
                    'desc'  => 'Learn vehicle design, engine technology, diagnostics and manufacturing workflows comprehensively.',
                    'author' => 'Automotive Engineering Dept.',
                    'rating' => '4.9',
                    'students' => '1.2k students',
                    'badge' => 'Popular'
                ],
                [
                    'id' => 'course-2',
                    'category' => 'mechanical',
                    'level' => 'al',
                    'image' => 'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1503376780353-7e6692767b70?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&q=80',
                    'title' => 'Mechanical Systems Course',
                    'desc'  => 'Study power transmission systems, active suspension, breaking dynamics and diagnostics.',
                    'author' => 'Tech & Service Campus',
                    'rating' => '4.7',
                    'students' => '850 students',
                    'badge' => 'Bestseller'
                ],
                [
                    'id' => 'course-3',
                    'category' => 'ev',
                    'level' => 'al',
                    'image' => 'https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1502877338535-766e1452684a?auto=format&fit=crop&w=800&q=80',
                    'title' => 'Electric Vehicle Tech Course',
                    'desc'  => 'Master advanced EV battery management, powertrains, smart networks and electric mobility.',
                    'author' => 'EV Research Institute',
                    'rating' => '4.8',
                    'students' => '640 students',
                    'badge' => 'New'
                ]
            ];
        @endphp

        <div class="row g-4 mb-5">
            @foreach($courses as $key => $course)
                <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 d-flex align-items-stretch animate-on-scroll fade-up-init" style="transition-delay: {{ $key * 100 }}ms;">
                    <div class="card course-card w-100 d-flex flex-column">
                        <a href="/courses" style="text-decoration:none;">
                            <div class="course-image-wrapper">
                                <span class="badge-floating"><i class="fa-solid fa-bolt"></i> {{ $course['badge'] }}</span>
                                <img src="{{ $course['image'] }}" alt="{{ $course['title'] }}" loading="lazy">
                            </div>
                        
                            <div class="card-body">
                                <h4 class="course-title">{{ $course['title'] }}</h4>
                                <div class="course-author">
                                    <i class="fa-solid fa-graduation-cap"></i> {{ $course['author'] }}
                                </div>
                                <p class="course-short-desc">{{ $course['desc'] }}</p>
                                
                                <div class="course-features-container">
                                    <span class="feature-pill"><i class="fas fa-tools"></i> Practical Labs</span>
                                    <span class="feature-pill"><i class="fas fa-certificate"></i> Accredited</span>
                                </div>

                                <div class="course-footer">
                                    <div class="course-meta-row">
                                        <span class="rating-star">
                                            <span class="star-rating" style="--rating: {{ $course['rating'] }};">
                                                <span class="star-rating-bg">★★★★★</span>
                                                <span class="star-rating-fill">★★★★★</span>
                                            </span>
                                            {{ $course['rating'] }}
                                            <span class="rating-count">({{ $course['students'] }})</span>
                                        </span>
                                        <span class="small fw-bold status-chip" style="color: #2ecc71;"><i class="fa-solid fa-circle-check"></i>Active</span>
                                    </div>
                                    <a href="/courses" class="read-btn">View Details <i class="fa-solid fa-arrow-right read-btn-arrow"></i></a>
                                </div>
                            </div>
                        </a>
                    </div>
                </div>
            @endforeach
        </div>

        <div class="text-center animate-on-scroll fade-up-init">
            <a href="/courses" class="btn btn-theme" style="background:#822424;">
                View All Courses <i class="fa-solid fa-arrow-right ms-2"></i>
            </a>
        </div>
    </div>
</section> -->

{{-- ===================== WHY CHOOSE US ===================== --}}
<section class="section why-section text-white position-relative overflow-hidden" aria-labelledby="why-us-heading" style="background-attachment: fixed;">
    <div class="why-overlay"></div>
    <div class="position-absolute top-0 start-0 w-100 h-100" style="z-index: 0;">
        <img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1487754180451-c456f719a1fc?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=80" 
             alt="Background Lab" class="w-100 h-100" style="object-fit: cover; opacity: 0.12; filter: grayscale(30%) brightness(80%);">
    </div>

    <div class="container why-content-wrapper position-relative" style="z-index: 2;">
        <div class="text-center mb-5 animate-on-scroll fade-up-init">
            <span class="section-eyebrow" style="background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 230, 24, 0.18) 0%, rgba(227, 100, 20, 0.22) 100%); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 230, 24, 0.45); color: #FFE618; padding: 8px 22px; border-radius: 999px;"><i class="fa-solid fa-star"></i> Our Advantage</span>
            <h2 id="why-us-heading" class="display-5 text-white mb-0 fw-bold mt-3" style="letter-spacing: -0.02em;">Why Choose Us?</h2>
        </div>

        <div class="row g-4 justify-content-center animate-on-scroll fade-up-init">
            <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">
                <div class="custom-feature-card h-100 d-flex flex-column align-items-center text-center">
                    <div class="icon-box">
                        <i class="fa-solid fa-flask-vial fs-3"></i>
                    </div>
                    <h4 class="text-white fs-5 mb-3 fw-bold">Modern Laboratories</h4>
                    <p class="small mb-0 lh-base" style="color: #CBD5E1;">State-of-the-art facilities equipped with latest industrial testing tools & high-voltage rigs.</p>
                </div>
            </div>

            <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">
                <div class="custom-feature-card h-100 d-flex flex-column align-items-center text-center">
                    <div class="icon-box">
                        <i class="fa-solid fa-graduation-cap fs-3"></i>
                    </div>
                    <h4 class="text-white fs-5 mb-3 fw-bold">Qualified Lecturers</h4>
                    <p class="small mb-0 lh-base" style="color: #CBD5E1;">Learn directly from veteran automotive engineers, researchers, and TVEC certified instructors.</p>
                </div>
            </div>

            <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4">
                <div class="custom-feature-card h-100 d-flex flex-column align-items-center text-center">
                    <div class="icon-box">
                        <i class="fa-solid fa-car fs-3"></i>
                    </div>
                    <h4 class="text-white fs-5 mb-3 fw-bold">Hands-on Training</h4>
                    <p class="small mb-0 lh-base" style="color: #CBD5E1;">Gain real-world diagnostics experience inside our dedicated workshop floors & EV testing bays.</p>
                </div>
            </div>
        </div>
    </div>
</section>

{{-- ===================== CALL TO ACTION ===================== --}}
<section class="section py-5 animate-on-scroll zoom-in-init">
    <div class="container">
        <div class="cta-card text-center">
            <div class="cta-glow cta-glow-1" aria-hidden="true"></div>
            <div class="cta-glow cta-glow-2" aria-hidden="true"></div>

            <span class="cta-eyebrow"><i class="fa-solid fa-graduation-cap"></i> Enrollment Open for 2026</span>
            <h2 class="display-6 mb-3">Join the Future of Automotive Engineering</h2>
            <p class="mb-4 max-width-600 mx-auto">Shape your technical career through modern innovation, practical mastery, and expert guidance.</p>

            <div class="cta-actions">
                <a href="{{ Route::has('apply') ? route('apply') : '#' }}" class="btn btn-theme" style="background: #822424; border: 2px solid #FFF;">
                    <i class="fa-solid fa-user-plus me-2"></i>Apply Now
                </a>
                <a href="/courses" class="btn btn-outline-theme">
                    <i class="fa-solid fa-book-open me-2"></i>Explore Courses
                </a>
            </div>

            <div class="cta-trust">
                <span class="cta-trust-item"><i class="fa-solid fa-circle-check"></i> Accredited Programs</span>
                <span class="cta-trust-item"><i class="fa-solid fa-circle-check"></i> Flexible Learning</span>
                <span class="cta-trust-item"><i class="fa-solid fa-circle-check"></i> Career Support</span>
            </div>
        </div>
    </div>
</section>


{{-- ===================== COURSE FINDER MODAL ===================== --}}

<div class="modal fade" id="courseFinderModal" tabindex="-1" aria-labelledby="courseFinderModalLabel" aria-hidden="true">
    <div class="modal-dialog modal-dialog-centered modal-lg modal-dialog-scrollable">
        <div class="modal-content border-0 shadow">
            
            <div class="modal-header custom-modal-header">
                <h5 class="modal-title fw-bold fs-6 fs-md-5" id="courseFinderModalLabel">
                    <i class="fa-solid fa-compass me-2"></i>Find Your Course
                </h5>
                <button type="button" class="modal-close-btn" data-bs-dismiss="modal" aria-label="Close">
                    <i class="fa-solid fa-xmark"></i>
                </button>
            </div>

            <div class="modal-body p-3 p-md-4">
                <form id="courseFinderForm">
                    {{-- Qualification Field --}}
                    <div class="mb-3">
                        <label for="educationLevel" class="form-label fw-semibold text-dark small fs-6">
                            <i class="fa-solid fa-user-degree me-1 text-primary"></i> What is your highest educational qualification?
                        </label>
                        <select class="form-select form-select-lg border-2 fs-6" id="educationLevel" required>
                            <option value="" selected disabled>Select Educational Qualification</option>
                            <option value="ol">Completed Ordinary Level (O/L)</option>
                            <option value="al">Completed Advanced Level (A/L)</option>
                            <option value="diploma">Diploma / Vocational Qualification</option>
                        </select>
                    </div>

                    {{-- Interest Area Field --}}
                    <div class="mb-4">
                        <label for="interestArea" class="form-label fw-semibold text-dark small fs-6">
                            <!-- <i class="fa-solid fa-car-battery me-1 text-primary"></i> Which area of Automotive Engineering interests you most? -->
                        </label>
                        <select class="form-select form-select-lg border-2 fs-6" id="interestArea" required>
                            <option value="" selected disabled>Select Field of Interest</option>
                            <option value="mechanical">Automotive Mechanical & Diagnostics</option>
                            <option value="ev">Electric Vehicles (EV) & Battery Technology</option>
                            <option value="all">General Automotive Engineering (All Areas)</option>

                        </select>
                    </div>

                    {{-- Submit Button --}}
                    <button type="submit" class="btn btn-theme w-100 py-2.5 fw-bold text-white shadow-sm" style="background:#822424;">
                        <i class="fa-solid fa-magnifying-glass me-2"></i>Find Recommended Courses
                    </button>
                </form>

                {{-- Result Area --}}
                <div id="recommendedResults" class="mt-4" style="display: none;">
                    <hr class="my-3 my-md-4">
                    <h5 class="fw-bold text-success mb-3 fs-6 fs-md-5">
                        <i class="fa-solid fa-circle-check me-2"></i>Recommended Courses for You:
                    </h5>
                    <div id="resultsContainer" class="row g-3">
                        <!-- JS injected courses will appear here -->
                    </div>
                </div>
            </div>

        </div>
    </div>
</div>


 

<script>
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        // 0. Hero Background Slideshow
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        const heroDots = document.querySelectorAll('.hero-dot');
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            let activeSlide = 0;
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            const goToSlide = (index) => {
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                heroDots[activeSlide]?.classList.remove('active');
                activeSlide = index;
                heroSlides[activeSlide].classList.add('active');
                heroDots[activeSlide]?.classList.add('active');
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            const startSlideTimer = () => {
                clearInterval(slideTimer);
                slideTimer = setInterval(() => {
                    goToSlide((activeSlide + 1) % heroSlides.length);
                }, 5500);
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            heroDots.forEach(dot => {
                dot.addEventListener('click', () => {
                    goToSlide(parseInt(dot.dataset.slideIndex, 10));
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            startSlideTimer();
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            const animateCounter = (el) => {
                const target = parseFloat(el.dataset.countTarget);
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                const tick = (now) => {
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                        requestAnimationFrame(tick);
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                        el.textContent = target.toFixed(decimals) + suffix;
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                };
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            const counterObserver = new IntersectionObserver((entries) => {
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                        counterObserver.unobserve(entry.target);
                    }
                });
            }, { threshold: 0.4 });

            counters.forEach(el => counterObserver.observe(el));
        }

        // 0c. Course Card 3D Tilt + Image Parallax
        const canHover = window.matchMedia('(hover: hover) and (pointer: fine)').matches;
        if (canHover) {
            document.querySelectorAll('.course-card').forEach(card => {
                const img = card.querySelector('.course-image-wrapper img');

                card.addEventListener('mouseenter', () => {
                    card.style.transition = 'box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease';
                    if (img) img.style.transition = 'none';
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                card.addEventListener('mousemove', (e) => {
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                });

                card.addEventListener('mouseleave', () => {
                    card.style.transition = 'transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease';
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                        img.style.transition = 'transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1)';
                        img.style.transform = '';
                    }
                });
            });
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        // 0d. Animated Star Rating Fill
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        // 1. Scroll Animations
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                }
            });
        }, { threshold: 0.1 });
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        // 2. Auto Open Modal on Site Load
        const courseModalElement = document.getElementById('courseFinderModal');
        if (courseModalElement && typeof bootstrap !== 'undefined') {
            const courseModal = new bootstrap.Modal(courseModalElement);
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        }

        // 3. Course Recommendation Logic
        const allCourses = @json($courses);
        const form = document.getElementById('courseFinderForm');
        const resultsArea = document.getElementById('recommendedResults');
        const resultsContainer = document.getElementById('resultsContainer');

        form.addEventListener('submit', function (e) {
            e.preventDefault();
            
            const selectedLevel = document.getElementById('educationLevel').value;
            const selectedInterest = document.getElementById('interestArea').value;

            // Filter logic
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                const matchCategory = (selectedInterest === 'all') || (course.category === selectedInterest);
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                                   (selectedLevel === 'al') || 
                                   (selectedLevel === 'diploma');
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                                <div class="card-body p-3 d-flex flex-column justify-content-between">
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                            </div>
                        </div>
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                });
            } else {
                resultsContainer.innerHTML = `<p class="text-muted">No specific courses matched your criteria. Please explore all available courses.</p>`;
            }

            resultsArea.style.display = 'block';
        });
    });
</script>

@endsection