--- contentId: 5665d6c9-f03c-4cbb-a69b-8cabd781e7a1 title: "PragVue 2024: Travel, Food, People, and a lot of Vue.js" description: I was in Prague for the PragVue 2024 conference. As a speaker, I had the opportunity to present Nuxt's full-stack capabilities. date: 2024-09-18 --- Before I delve into my journey to Prague, let me elaborate how I got there. In March 2024, [Konstantin](https://x.com/kissu_io) reached out to me on X, inviting me to speak at a new [Vue](https://vuejs.org) conference in Prague. After gathering more details, I eagerly accepted the invitation. _Even though I accepted promptly, I was slightly nervous as it would be my first time presenting in English at a conference. But everything requires a first attempt, so I decided to embrace the opportunity._ ## En route to Prague On Saturday, September 14, I flew from Paris to Prague. The conference was scheduled for the 17th, but I opted to arrive a few days early to explore the city. ![The view from my window seat during the flight.](/posts/pragvue-2024-travel-food-people-and-a-lot-of-vue-js/cdg-to-pra-flight.jpeg) I reached my hotel, centrally located in Prague, at 22:30. With heavy rain outside and feeling exhausted, I opted to rest. _Luckily, I have two days to explore before the conference._ ## Exploring the city The following day, Sunday, the weather remained as dismal as the previous day, with strong winds and rain. Nonetheless, I was determined to explore, so I had breakfast before heading out. Without a concrete plan, I decided to visit a few notable spots. I began at the [Old Town Square](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Town_Square), a stunning yet tourist-heavy location. My exploration led me to the [Astronomical Clock](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prague_astronomical_clock), followed by crossing the [Charles Bridge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Bridge) over the Vltava River. ![Old Town Square.](/posts/pragvue-2024-travel-food-people-and-a-lot-of-vue-js/old-town-square.jpeg) ![Charles Bridge and the Prague Castle in the background.](/posts/pragvue-2024-travel-food-people-and-a-lot-of-vue-js/charles-bridge.jpeg) Upon crossing the bridge, I noticed a tower atop a hill. Curious, I headed there and discovered the mini Eiffel Tower, the [Petrin Tower](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pet%C5%99%C3%ADn_Lookout_Tower). It's possible to ascend, so I did. The panoramic view from the top was breathtaking. ![The Petrin Tower.](/posts/pragvue-2024-travel-food-people-and-a-lot-of-vue-js/petrin-tower.jpeg) ![The view from the Petrin Tower.](/posts/pragvue-2024-travel-food-people-and-a-lot-of-vue-js/view-from-petrin-tower.jpeg) _Despite the storm causing the tower to sway, it was a thrilling experience for the amazing view._ With the rain intensifying, I sought out a nearby restaurant. I found one and enjoyed a traditional goulash paired with a local beer. The meal was delightful and warmed me up considerably. ![The traditional Czech Goulash.](/posts/pragvue-2024-travel-food-people-and-a-lot-of-vue-js/goulash.jpeg) Even after dining, the rain persisted, leaving me quite drenched, so I returned to the hotel. I rehearsed my talk for several hours, hoping the weather would improve later. By late afternoon, the rain ceased, allowing me to resume exploring. I wandered to [Letná Park](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letn%C3%A1_Park) and continued to [Stromovka Park](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stromovka). It was a pleasant and tranquil stroll, offering a more natural perspective of the city, away from the typical tourist spots. ![Some buildings in Prague,](/posts/pragvue-2024-travel-food-people-and-a-lot-of-vue-js/prague-buildings.jpeg) Prague is adorned with vibrant buildings, making city walks quite enjoyable. For dinner, I found an authentic local restaurant where I savored [Svíčková](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sv%C3%AD%C4%8Dkov%C3%A1) with another local beer. _Again! The beer in Prague is excellent and even more affordable than water._ ![A Svíčková, the traditional Czech dish.](/posts/pragvue-2024-travel-food-people-and-a-lot-of-vue-js/svickova.jpeg) After this scrumptious meal, it was time to head back to the hotel for a restful night's sleep. By Monday morning, the weather hadn't improved, still characterized by substantial rain and wind. The day's goal was to be at the conference hotel by 14:00 to meet fellow speakers and prepare before the speaker dinner at 19:00. This hotel was a one-hour walk from my accommodation. I opted to walk, seizing the opportunity to see more of the city. I didn't have specific plans aside from wandering aimlessly. Serendipitously, I stumbled upon the [Museum of Bricks](https://museumofbricks.cz/en), the world's largest private LEGO collection. _As a die-hard LEGO enthusiast, I couldn't pass up the chance to visit._ This museum, one of five in the Czech Republic, spans an area of 420m² and boasts 3,000 unique models made from over a million bricks. _It was nostalgic to see some LEGO from my childhood._ ![The museum of Bricks.](/posts/pragvue-2024-travel-food-people-and-a-lot-of-vue-js/museum-of-bricks.jpeg) ![Some Star Wars LEGO. A very little part of the collection.](/posts/pragvue-2024-travel-food-people-and-a-lot-of-vue-js/star-wars-lego.jpeg) This visit was wonderful, marking the start of my journey to the conference hotel. Time to stroll again and avoid any delays. ![Another view from Prague during the walk](/posts/pragvue-2024-travel-food-people-and-a-lot-of-vue-js/prague-view.jpeg) After the long walk, I arrived at the hotel. I met the speakers and attended the dinner. It was a fantastic opportunity to meet everyone and establish rapport before the conference. ## PragVue > PragVue is a new conference in Prague, Czech Republic, focused on Vue.js and its ecosystem. It's a single-day event featuring 8 speakers from the European Vue.js community. It's the main event day, the conference day. I was slightly nervous but fully prepared. _I had meticulously prepared my talk and knew my content well. As an anecdote, many speakers finished their slides the day before or even on the morning of the conference. But I won't name any names. 🤫_ The conference took place at the Eviden company with the following agenda: - Vue App in 15 mins by Alois Seckár - What's New in Nuxt 4 by Daniel Roe - Fullstack Application with Nuxt by Estéban Soubiran - Vue Practical Tips and Tricks by Alexander Lichter - Plants vs Thieves: Automated Tests in the World of Web Security by Ramona Schwering - Playing with Vue in 3D by Thorsten Seyschab - Implementing Nuxt frontend in real projects by Alois Seckár - Ship Vuejs across 5+ platforms by Konstantin Bifert - Vue Realtime with Firebase by Juan Andrés Núñez All the presentations were captivating, with the audience engrossed to catch every detail. My session revolved around Nuxt's full-stack capabilities, where I showcased [Nitro](https://nitro.unjs.io/) and the [NuxtHub](https://hub.nuxt.com/) project. These tools empower developers to create and deploy full-stack applications using Nuxt on the Cloudflare platform. Everything unfolded seamlessly, and I felt immense joy presenting this project. _This experience was truly rewarding, and I hope to replicate it in the future._ ![Me presenting Nuxt's full-stack capabilities (Photo from Daniel Roe).](/posts/pragvue-2024-travel-food-people-and-a-lot-of-vue-js/me-presenting-nuxt.jpeg) ![All the speakers at PragVue.](/posts/pragvue-2024-travel-food-people-and-a-lot-of-vue-js/pragvue-speakers.jpeg) After the conference, we celebrated the conclusion of PragVue's first edition at a bar. It was a delightful opportunity to converse with the speakers and attendees. ![Going to the bar with Daniel, Alexander, and Thorsten.](/posts/pragvue-2024-travel-food-people-and-a-lot-of-vue-js/pragvue-bar-walk.jpg) ## Bouldering before departure On Wednesday, the day after the conference, most participants had already departed. Along with [Konstantin](https://x.com/kissu_io) and [Daniel](https://x.com/danielcroe), we went to a bouldering gym. It had been years since my last climb, and I relished reconnecting with the activity. _It was an excellent way to strengthen connections, have fun, and conclude the trip on a high note. Thank you, Daniel, for the suggestion._ ![Daniel climbing with ease.](/posts/pragvue-2024-travel-food-people-and-a-lot-of-vue-js/daniel-bouldering.jpeg) ![Konstantin trying bouldering for the first time.](/posts/pragvue-2024-travel-food-people-and-a-lot-of-vue-js/konstantin-bouldering.jpeg) ![Me, enjoying bouldering (Photo from Daniel Roe).](/posts/pragvue-2024-travel-food-people-and-a-lot-of-vue-js/me-bouldering.jpeg) ## Returning to Paris This adventure in Prague has been a remarkable journey. I met wonderful people, finally in person, rather than just profile pictures on GitHub or X, savored local cuisine, and explored the city. I also delivered my fist English talk at a conference. _These four days were intense yet timeless. 💜_ Knowing that all of this is credited to open-source and the tech industry is astounding. I'm grateful for all the opportunities, and I hope to continue meeting people, traveling, and sharing my insights. See you at the next adventure! ![The view from the Letna Park (Photo from Thorsten Seyschab).](/posts/pragvue-2024-travel-food-people-and-a-lot-of-vue-js/letna-park.jpg)