Dan is a candid, opinionated leader who speaks the language of both CEOs and Lead Developers. He is less interested in theory and more focused on what actually works: solve the problem and move forward.
I recently joined Ascend Integration Partners to talk about how AI is changing software development, what we are building with Autotix.io, and how we are thinking about the future of Hello World. The conversation covered a few different angles, but they all came back to the same idea: AI is making it much easier to…
In a recent episode of The Closing Code Podcast, Hello World founder and CEO Dan Linn shared how he built a development company focused on relationships, stability, and curiosity in a fast-moving industry. What started as a single freelance project has grown into a thriving web development agency that helps organizations build dependable systems, meaningful digital experiences, and long-term…
Dan Linn explains that vibe coding can validate concepts but requires professional development to become production-ready products.
Dan Linn defines MVP as the “smallest version that delivers value, validates your idea, and earns you the right to keep building,” cautioning against feature creep before launch.
Application profiling identifies performance bottlenecks during development and maintenance, improving speed, stability, and user experience through tools like New Relic and XDebug.
Hello World operates according to seven core values: Communication, Agility, Teamwork, Self Awareness, Understanding, Integrity, and Tenacious Learning.
Aging technology requires strategic decisions about maintenance, renovation, or replacement, depending on business criticality and future requirements.
Technology selection depends on project requirements: Laravel for applications, WordPress for smaller brochureware sites, and Drupal for complex websites requiring structured content.