Fix light and dark mode theme switching functionality#14
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Fix light and dark mode theme switching functionality#14
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[WIP] Light and Dark mode not working
Fix light and dark mode theme switching functionality
Aug 9, 2025
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The dark mode still is not changing the look of the cards which still appear to be white @copilot
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Dark mode is still not applying to the cards please check and try again.
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The light and dark mode theme switching was not working due to several configuration issues with SvelteKit and Tailwind CSS v4. This PR resolves all theme-related problems and implements a fully functional theme toggle system.
Issues Fixed
%sveltekit.theme%placeholder inapp.htmlwas conflicting with manual theme class management@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark)) rather than manual class-based switchingTechnical Changes
app.htmlto prevent class conflictssrc/lib/stores/theme.tswith proper class cleanup (dark/lightclasses anddata-themeattributes)src/app.cssusing[data-theme="dark"]to bypass Tailwind v4 limitationsselectormode instead of default system preference modeFunctionality
The theme toggle button (🌓) in the navigation now works seamlessly:
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Light Mode:

Dark Mode:

The implementation ensures users can manually control their theme preference independent of their system settings, providing a consistent and responsive user experience.
Fixes #13.
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