WhatTheStack the third
On making it through year three of WhatTheStack, what we learned, and sticking to our principles
Hey, I'm Darko
💻 I co-founded Axiomatic and write software for the web platform. I’m part of the SolidJS ecosystem, contributing to SolidStart.
👥 I run a branch of BeerJS, help curate the global BeerJS, and I’m active at base42.
🎤 I co-founded WhatTheStack conference. I’ve spoken at meetups and conferences across Europe and I’m open to speaking at your event — reach out!
📝 I write about web development, community and conferences.
Latest Articles
Self-hosting isn't scary: a practical guide with Coolify and Hetzner
You deploy to Vercel without thinking twice. Self-hosting is the same thing, except you own it. Here's how I run 3 servers, dozens of services, and sleep fine at night.
Inside the CfP: How We Pick Talks at WhatTheStack
A transparent look at the conference's Call for Papers process, including scoring methodology, committee selection, and application tips.
Behind the Scenes: What It Takes to Run WhatTheStack
Running a developer conference is a lot more than booking a venue and setting up a projector. Here's what it actually looks like.
Migrating from Next.js to SolidStart: An Opinionated Guide
A practical guide to migrating from Next.js to SolidStart - focusing on the primitives, the mental model shift, and why it might be worth your time.
Do better.
To hell with tech feudalism. Let's do better - ethically and technologically
2024 year-in-review: 'Test it in production' edition
If there's one thing I've learned in 2024, it's that sometimes you just have to ship it and see what happens. You know, like deploying to production on a Friday, as the tired ol' cliche goes.