DataStar, Engineering, and Web Apps with Delaney Gillilan

Ardan Labs Podcast

Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 29 min

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Episode description

In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, host Bill Kennedy speaks with Delaney Gillilan about his work with NATS and the development of Datastar, a hypermedia framework that blends server-side rendering with the power of a full-stack SPA. Delaney shares his journey from performing in Vegas to tech startups, his experience in real-time systems and 3D design, and the challenges of data management in modern development. They also discuss AI integration, Web 4.0, and the future of reactive web applications.

00:00 Introduction

02:34 What is Delaney Doing Today?

10:44 Frontend Innovation

21:29 Background and Early Computer Experiences

31:00 Transition to 3D Design

39:10 Moving to Game Development

44:00 Writing Code that Lasts

48:30 Casino Logistics

56:30 Military Experience / Frontend Work

1:02:30 Datastar in Modern Development

1:17:30 Future Directions / Closing

1:26:30 Contact Info