Merge version_8 into main

Merge version_8 into main

src/app/globals.css

@@ -4,13 +4,13 @@
   /* Base units */
   /* --vw is set by ThemeProvider */
 
-  --background: #0a0a0a;
-  --card: #1a1a1a;
-  --foreground: #fff0f0e6;
-  --primary-cta: #ff3d4a;
-  --secondary-cta: #1a1a1a;
-  --accent: #7b2d2d;
-  --background-accent: #b8111f;
+  --background: #fafffb;
+  --card: #f7fffa;
+  --foreground: #001a0a;
+  --primary-cta: #0a7039;
+  --secondary-cta: #ffffff;
+  --accent: #a8d9be;
+  --background-accent: #6bbf8e;
 
   /* text sizing - set by ThemeProvider */
   /* --text-2xs: clamp(0.465rem, 0.62vw, 0.62rem);

src/app/page.tsx

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ import TeamCardTwo from '@/components/sections/team/TeamCardTwo';
 import FaqBase from '@/components/sections/faq/FaqBase';
 import ContactText from '@/components/sections/contact/ContactText';
 import FooterBaseSocial from '@/components/sections/footer/FooterBaseSocial';
-import { Zap, Target, Sparkles, Rocket, Award, Users, HelpCircle, Youtube, Linkedin, Twitter, Github } from "lucide-react";
+import { Zap, Target, Sparkles, Rocket, Award, Users, HelpCircle, Youtube, Linkedin, Twitter, Github, Star } from "lucide-react";
 
 export default function Page() {
   return (
@@ -90,6 +90,7 @@ export default function Page() {
         <ParallaxAbout
           title="Building Future Tech Leaders"
           description="Start Code is dedicated to providing comprehensive IT education that bridges the gap between academic theory and real-world industry demands. Our expert instructors bring years of professional experience to every course, ensuring students gain practical skills needed for success."
+          titleClassName="text-white"
           tag="About Us"
           tagIcon={Target}
           imageSrc="https://webuild-dev.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com/gallery/uploaded-1766672728464-s6bmwda4.jpg"
@@ -179,6 +180,7 @@ export default function Page() {
             }
           ]}
           gridVariant="uniform-all-items-equal"
+          carouselMode="buttons"
           animationType="slide-up"
           textboxLayout="default"
           useInvertedBackground="noInvert"
@@ -238,28 +240,32 @@ export default function Page() {
               name: "Robert Chen",
               role: "Senior Developer & Course Lead",
               imageSrc: "https://webuild-dev.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com/gallery/uploaded-1766484712325-ocj12p51.jpg",
-              imageAlt: "Robert Chen"
+              imageAlt: "Robert Chen",
+              rating: 5
             },
             {
               id: "2",
               name: "Lisa Patterson",
               role: "Cybersecurity Specialist",
               imageSrc: "https://webuild-dev.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com/gallery/uploaded-1766484716089-kpbfo3ho.jpg",
-              imageAlt: "Lisa Patterson"
+              imageAlt: "Lisa Patterson",
+              rating: 5
             },
             {
               id: "3",
               name: "James Wilson",
               role: "Full Stack Developer",
               imageSrc: "https://webuild-dev.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com/gallery/uploaded-1766492697041-9adqfrju.jpg",
-              imageAlt: "James Wilson"
+              imageAlt: "James Wilson",
+              rating: 5
             },
             {
               id: "4",
               name: "Amanda Foster",
               role: "Data Science Mentor",
               imageSrc: "https://webuild-dev.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com/gallery/uploaded-1766484718833-8686x51w.jpg",
-              imageAlt: "Amanda Foster"
+              imageAlt: "Amanda Foster",
+              rating: 5
             }
           ]}
           animationType="slide-up"
@@ -333,6 +339,7 @@ export default function Page() {
             }
           ]}
           gridVariant="uniform-all-items-equal"
+          carouselMode="buttons"
           animationType="slide-up"
           textboxLayout="default"
           useInvertedBackground="noInvert"
@@ -385,6 +392,7 @@ export default function Page() {
       <div id="contact" data-section="contact">
         <ContactText
           text="Ready to transform your career in technology? Get in touch with our enrollment team to discuss your learning goals and find the perfect course for you."
+          animationType="reveal-blur"
           buttons={[
             {
               text: "Contact Us",
@@ -401,8 +409,8 @@ export default function Page() {
 
       <div id="footer" data-section="footer">
         <FooterBaseSocial
-          description="Empowering the next generation of IT professionals with quality education and career support."
           logoText="Start Code"
+          description="Empowering the next generation of IT professionals with quality education and career support."
           copyrightText="© 2025 Start Code. All rights reserved."
           columns={[
             {