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173 changes: 173 additions & 0 deletions web-app/css/styles.css
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Expand Up @@ -1417,6 +1417,179 @@ body {
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.projects-section { padding: 4rem 0; }

.faq-section {
padding: 4rem 0;
}

.section-header {
max-width: 820px;
margin: 0 auto;
text-align: center;
}

.section-kicker {
color: var(--accent-color);
font-size: 0.9rem;
letter-spacing: 0.17em;
text-transform: uppercase;
margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.section-title {
font-size: clamp(2rem, 2.5vw, 2.8rem);
color: var(--text-color);
margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
line-height: 1.05;
}

.section-subtitle {
color: var(--text-secondary);
max-width: 640px;
margin: 0 auto;
font-size: 1rem;
line-height: 1.75;
}

.faq-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
gap: 1rem;
margin-top: 2rem;
align-items: start;
}

.faq-card {
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
justify-content: flex-start;
background: var(--surface-color);
border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
border-radius: 1.5rem;
overflow: hidden;
box-shadow: var(--shadow);
transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-card:hover {
transform: translateY(-3px);
border-color: var(--accent-border);
}

.faq-trigger {
width: 100%;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: space-between;
gap: 1rem;
padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
background: transparent;
border: none;
color: var(--text-color);
text-align: left;
font-size: 1rem;
cursor: pointer;
transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-trigger:hover,
.faq-trigger:focus-visible {
background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08);
outline: none;
}

.faq-trigger:focus-visible {
box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.18);
}

.faq-label {
display: inline-flex;
align-items: center;
gap: 0.85rem;
}

.faq-label i {
color: var(--primary-color);
min-width: 1.25rem;
font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.faq-icon {
display: inline-flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-card.open .faq-icon {
transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-panel {
max-height: 0;
overflow: hidden;
padding: 0 1.5rem;
transition: max-height 0.32s ease, padding 0.32s ease;
}

.faq-card.open .faq-panel {
max-height: 1000px;
padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.faq-panel p {
margin: 0;
color: var(--text-secondary);
line-height: 1.8;
font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.faq-panel ul {
margin: 0.75rem 0 0 1.1rem;
color: var(--text-secondary);
line-height: 1.8;
}

.faq-panel ul li {
margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.faq-panel pre {
margin: 0.75rem 0 0;
padding: 1rem;
background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08);
border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
border-radius: 0.85rem;
overflow-x: auto;
color: var(--text-color);
font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
font-size: 0.92rem;
line-height: 1.6;
}

.faq-panel code {
white-space: pre-wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
.faq-grid {
grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
.faq-section {
padding: 3rem 0;
}

.faq-trigger {
padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
}

.faq-panel {
padding: 0 1.25rem;
}
}

.projects-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(210px, 1fr));
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Expand Up @@ -1028,6 +1028,113 @@ <h3>Word Scramble</h3><p>Unscramble words before attempts run out!</p><button cl
</div>
</section>

<section class="faq-section" id="faqSection" aria-label="Frequently asked questions">
<div class="container">
<div class="section-header">
<p class="section-kicker">Need a hand?</p>
<h2 class="section-title">Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
<p class="section-subtitle">Explore common questions about the lab, project launch flow, and how to use the integrated playground.</p>
</div>
<div class="faq-grid">
<article class="faq-card">
<button class="faq-trigger" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="faq-panel-1" id="faq-button-1">
<span class="faq-label"><i class="fas fa-book-open" aria-hidden="true"></i> What is Python Mini Projects?</span>
<span class="faq-icon"><i class="fas fa-chevron-down" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>
</button>
<div id="faq-panel-1" class="faq-panel" role="region" aria-labelledby="faq-button-1">
<p>Python Mini Projects is a GSSoC-approved open-source project designed to make learning Python fun, practical, and beginner-friendly through interactive mini projects.</p>
<p>Perfect for students, beginners, and anyone who wants to build fun projects while learning Python.</p>
</div>
</article>
<article class="faq-card">
<button class="faq-trigger" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="faq-panel-2" id="faq-button-2">
<span class="faq-label"><i class="fas fa-hands-helping" aria-hidden="true"></i> Who can contribute to this project?</span>
<span class="faq-icon"><i class="fas fa-chevron-down" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>
</button>
<div id="faq-panel-2" class="faq-panel" role="region" aria-labelledby="faq-button-2">
<p>Currently, contributions are open only to officially approved GSSoC participants.</p>
</div>
</article>
<article class="faq-card">
<button class="faq-trigger" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="faq-panel-3" id="faq-button-3">
<span class="faq-label"><i class="fas fa-code-branch" aria-hidden="true"></i> How can I contribute?</span>
<span class="faq-icon"><i class="fas fa-chevron-down" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>
</button>
<div id="faq-panel-3" class="faq-panel" role="region" aria-labelledby="faq-button-3">
<p>You can:</p>
<ul>
<li>work on existing issues</li>
<li>create a new issue (after checking for duplicates)</li>
<li>comment under the issue to get assigned</li>
</ul>
<p>A project admin will review and assign the issue.</p>
</div>
</article>
<article class="faq-card">
<button class="faq-trigger" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="faq-panel-4" id="faq-button-4">
<span class="faq-label"><i class="fas fa-list-check" aria-hidden="true"></i> What are the project requirements?</span>
<span class="faq-icon"><i class="fas fa-chevron-down" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>
</button>
<div id="faq-panel-4" class="faq-panel" role="region" aria-labelledby="faq-button-4">
<ul>
<li>Python 3.10+</li>
<li>Standard library only (no external dependencies)</li>
<li>Zero setup required</li>
<li>Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)</li>
</ul>
</div>
</article>
<article class="faq-card">
<button class="faq-trigger" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="faq-panel-5" id="faq-button-5">
<span class="faq-label"><i class="fas fa-user-graduate" aria-hidden="true"></i> Can I contribute without prior open-source experience?</span>
<span class="faq-icon"><i class="fas fa-chevron-down" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>
</button>
<div id="faq-panel-5" class="faq-panel" role="region" aria-labelledby="faq-button-5">
<p>Yes. This project is beginner-friendly and a great place to start contributing to open source.</p>
</div>
</article>
<article class="faq-card">
<button class="faq-trigger" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="faq-panel-6" id="faq-button-6">
<span class="faq-label"><i class="fas fa-ban" aria-hidden="true"></i> Are external Python libraries allowed?</span>
<span class="faq-icon"><i class="fas fa-chevron-down" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>
</button>
<div id="faq-panel-6" class="faq-panel" role="region" aria-labelledby="faq-button-6">
<p>No. Only Python standard libraries are allowed in this project.</p>
</div>
</article>
<article class="faq-card">
<button class="faq-trigger" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="faq-panel-7" id="faq-button-7">
<span class="faq-label"><i class="fas fa-check-circle" aria-hidden="true"></i> What happens after my PR is submitted?</span>
<span class="faq-icon"><i class="fas fa-chevron-down" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>
</button>
<div id="faq-panel-7" class="faq-panel" role="region" aria-labelledby="faq-button-7">
<p>After your PR is reviewed and merged, your contribution points will be updated on your GSSoC profile within approximately 20–24 hours.</p>
</div>
</article>
<article class="faq-card">
<button class="faq-trigger" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="faq-panel-8" id="faq-button-8">
<span class="faq-label"><i class="fas fa-terminal" aria-hidden="true"></i> How do I run a project locally?</span>
<span class="faq-icon"><i class="fas fa-chevron-down" aria-hidden="true"></i></span>
</button>
<div id="faq-panel-8" class="faq-panel" role="region" aria-labelledby="faq-button-8">
<p>Clone the repository:</p>
<pre><code>git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/python-mini-project.git</code></pre>
<p>Then:</p>
<pre><code>cd web-app
python -m http.server 5500</code></pre>
<p>Open the local link in your browser.</p>
<p>For live-server do this:</p>
<p>If Node.js installed:</p>
<pre><code>npm install -g live-server</code></pre>
<p>Then:</p>
<pre><code>cd web-app
live-server</code></pre>
</div>
</article>
</div>
</div>
</section>

<section class="playground-section" id="playgroundSection" aria-label="Python Playground">
<div class="container">
<div class="playground-header">
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<ul>
<li><a href="https://github.com/steam-bell-92/python-mini-project/blob/main/README.md"><i class="fas fa-book"></i> Documentation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/steam-bell-92/python-mini-project/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md"><i class="fas fa-code-branch"></i> Contribute</a></li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/steam-bell-92/python-mini-project/issues/new"><i class="fas fa-bug"></i> Report a Bug</a></li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/steam-bell-92/python-mini-project/blob/main/README.md"><i class="fas fa-question-circle"></i> FAQ</a></li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/steam-bell-92/python-mini-project/issues/new?template=bug_report.md"><i class="fas fa-bug"></i> Report a Bug</a></li>
</ul>
</div>
<div class="footer-newsletter">
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searchInput.value = '';
});
});

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function closeAllFaqItems() {
document.querySelectorAll('.faq-trigger').forEach(function(button) {
button.setAttribute('aria-expanded', 'false');
button.closest('.faq-card')?.classList.remove('open');
});
}

function toggleFaqItem(button) {
var isExpanded = button.getAttribute('aria-expanded') === 'true';
closeAllFaqItems();
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button.closest('.faq-card')?.classList.add('open');
}
}

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});
button.addEventListener('keydown', function(event) {
if (event.key === 'Enter' || event.key === ' ') {
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}
});
});

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event.preventDefault();
var target = document.getElementById('faqSection');
if (target) {
target.scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth', block: 'start' });
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if (firstTrigger) {
firstTrigger.focus({ preventScroll: true });
}
}
});
});
})();
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</body>
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