# Implementation Plan

- [x] 1. Enable Nuxt 4 View Transitions and configure global page transitions


  - Enable `experimental.viewTransition` flag in `nuxt.config.ts`
  - Configure `pageTransition` and `layoutTransition` settings
  - Add View Transitions API polyfill detection
  - _Requirements: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 5.5_



- [ ] 2. Create global transition CSS styles
  - Create `app/assets/css/transitions.css` file
  - Define CSS custom properties for transition timing and durations
  - Implement page transition classes (`.page-enter-active`, `.page-leave-active`, etc.)
  - Add layout transition classes
  - Implement `prefers-reduced-motion` media query support

  - Import transitions.css in `app/assets/css/main.css`
  - _Requirements: 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 5.3, 5.4_

- [x] 3. Enhance NuxtLoadingIndicator and add loading states

  - Review current `NuxtLoadingIndicator` configuration in `app.vue`
  - Add custom loading spinner component for long operations
  - Create skeleton loader component for blog posts
  - Add loading state transitions with fade effects
  - _Requirements: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4_

- [x] 4. Add component-level animations to BlogCard


  - Add hover state with lift effect and shadow to `app/components/blog/BlogCard.vue`
  - Implement staggered fade-in animation for blog card list
  - Use CSS transforms for hardware acceleration
  - Add transition classes using Tailwind CSS 4 utilities
  - _Requirements: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4_



- [ ] 5. Enhance BlogNavigation with smooth animations
  - Add smooth hover states to prev/next buttons in `app/components/blog/BlogNavigation.vue`
  - Implement icon animations on hover
  - Add transition effects for button states


  - _Requirements: 3.1, 3.3_

- [ ] 6. Improve LanguageSwitcher transitions
  - Add dropdown animation with scale and fade to `app/components/LanguageSwitcher.vue`
  - Implement smooth active state transitions


  - Preserve scroll position during language switch
  - Add crossfade transition for content
  - _Requirements: 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4_



- [ ] 7. Add TopNav scroll-based animations
  - Implement smooth scroll-based appearance/disappearance in `app/components/common/TopNav.vue`
  - Add mobile menu slide-in animation
  - Use CSS transforms for smooth transitions
  - _Requirements: 3.1, 3.3, 3.4_




- [ ] 8. Create View Transitions API composable
  - Create `app/composables/useViewTransition.ts`
  - Implement browser support detection
  - Add manual transition control function
  - Provide fallback for unsupported browsers
  - _Requirements: 5.1, 5.2, 5.5_

- [ ] 9. Add View Transitions API custom animations
  - Define custom view transition names for specific elements
  - Add CSS for view transition animations
  - Implement cross-fade effects for content areas
  - Add slide animations for navigation elements
  - _Requirements: 5.5_

- [ ]* 10. Test transitions across browsers and devices
  - Test on Chrome/Edge (with View Transitions API)
  - Test on Firefox and Safari (CSS fallback)
  - Test on mobile browsers (iOS Safari, Chrome Mobile)
  - Verify reduced motion preferences are respected
  - Test keyboard navigation during transitions
  - _Requirements: 5.4_

- [ ]* 11. Performance testing and optimization
  - Measure FCP, LCP, CLS, and TTI metrics
  - Use Chrome DevTools Performance tab to verify 60fps
  - Monitor paint and composite operations
  - Optimize animation complexity for mobile devices
  - _Requirements: 3.4, 5.3_
