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Design a modern and engaging UI for an IT community platform that showcases blog posts and articles about the latest technologies. The design should differ from the traditional card based layout and focus on a unique, interactive structure. Use the following details: Layout Features: A two column layout: Left column: A scrollable list of categories or tags (e.g., #WebDev, #React, #NextJS) with an interactive hover effect. Right column: Featured articles with dynamic hover effects (e.g., zoom in, animated tags, or tooltips). A top navigation bar: Includes a search bar, a "Write Post" button, and user profile access. A main feed area: Use a timeline inspired layout where articles are placed chronologically with animated dividers (e.g., connecting lines or dots). Articles should display: Title Tags Estimated read time Small preview image or video thumbnail. A floating sidebar: Quick filters for article types (e.g., Video, Blog, Tutorial, News). Style & Colors: Theme: Futuristic and professional, with dark mode enabled by default. Primary Colors: #1A202C (dark gray), #2D3748 (medium gray), #A855F7 (purple accent), and #E4E4EB (text). Interactive Effects: Hover animations, subtle gradients, and light neon glows on primary buttons. Additional Features: Display trending posts in a carousel at the top of the main feed. Integrate reaction buttons (like, comment, bookmark) below each post preview. Include a weekly leaderboard section for top contributors. Ensure the design is unique, clean, and highly responsive for both desktop and mobile users