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.
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.
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