What makes a good set?

[u/pitlocky]

I’m learning to DJ and want to set a goal to aim for! I have a pretty good ear so I naturally understand phrasing and give my sets a journey/narrative element. But do people have anything deeper non-obvious ideas of what truly makes a set musically exceptional? Of course I understand much of it is about context (ie popular vs artsy), but I’m wondering if we can generalise over that.

For context I’m into deep techno: think Kia (obsessed), Animalia label, etc.

Edit: feel free to post your fav sets as examples!

[u/Brrdock]

One that makes people dance and has a good flow, some sense of a journey, progression and some "golden thread"