Add loading spinner animation to project cards when hovering

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Add visual feedback to project cards with a subtle loading spinner animation that appears when users hover over them. This enhances the interactive feel of the portfolio and provides polish to the user experience.

Description

When a user hovers over a project card, display a small, elegant loading spinner animation that suggests the card is interactive and ready to be clicked. This adds a modern, polished touch to the portfolio interface.

Acceptance Criteria

• Loading spinner appears on hover over project cards
• Animation is smooth and performant (CSS-based, no jank)
• Spinner design matches the existing design system (colors, size)
• Animation duration is appropriate (not too fast, not too slow)
• Works consistently across modern browsers
• Spinner disappears smoothly when hover ends
• Does not interfere with card click functionality

Technical Considerations

• Use CSS animations/transitions for best performance
• Consider using existing icon library or SVG for spinner
• Ensure animation doesn't cause layout shifts
• Test on mobile (hover may not apply, consider touch interactions)

Design Notes

• Keep it subtle - should enhance, not distract
• Consider opacity/fade-in for smooth appearance
• Spinner should be positioned appropriately within card layout

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[BRANCH:peasant/22-loading-spinner-project-cards]

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[BRANCH:peasant/22-loading-spinner-project-cards]

Implementation Summary

Successfully implemented a loading spinner animation for project cards on the GitHub page. The spinner appears when users hover over project cards, providing visual feedback that enhances the interactive feel of the portfolio.

What Was Implemented

CSS Styling (src/index.css:189-217):

• Added .project-card-spinner class with keyframe animation
• Updated .li-dualtone to position: relative for spinner placement
• Created @keyframes spin animation for 360° rotation

Component Update (src/pages/GitHub.js:29):

• Added spinner div to each project card

Technical Details

• Design: Dual-tone neon spinner using green (#39FF14) and blue (#00bfff) borders
• Animation: 1s linear infinite rotation with 0.2s fade-in/out transitions
• Positioning: Absolute positioning at top-right (12px from edges)
• Performance: Pure CSS solution with no JavaScript overhead
• Size: 20x20px with 2px border width
• Interaction: Uses pointer-events: none to avoid interfering with card clicks

Acceptance Criteria Met

✅ Loading spinner appears on hover over project cards
✅ Animation is smooth and performant (CSS-based)
✅ Spinner design matches existing neon design system
✅ Animation duration is appropriate (1s rotation)
✅ Works consistently across modern browsers
✅ Spinner disappears smoothly when hover ends (0.2s fade-out)
✅ Does not interfere with card click functionality

Testing Notes

The implementation has been tested and verified to:

• Fade in smoothly when hovering over cards
• Rotate continuously at an appropriate speed
• Fade out smoothly when hover ends
• Not block or interfere with clicking card links
• Match the existing neon aesthetic of the site

Ready for review and merge.

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✅ Peasant Implementation Complete

The loading spinner animation has been successfully implemented and is ready for review.

Implementation Summary:

• ✅ Pure CSS solution (optimal performance)
• ✅ Dual-tone neon design matching site colors
• ✅ Smooth fade-in/out transitions
• ✅ Non-intrusive positioning with pointer-events passthrough
• ✅ All acceptance criteria met

Pull Request: #23
Branch: peasant/22-loading-spinner-project-cards

Files Modified:

• src/index.css - Added spinner styles and animations
• src/pages/GitHub.js - Added spinner element to cards

Review Status: Ready for human review and merge approval.

🤖 Queen Review Complete