The Independent Engineer

The Rise of a Specialist in the Age of AI

The value of specialists will only go up.

3 hrs ago • Yaroslav Tkachenko

September 2026

Evolving Goals and Values

Everything changes, including things that matter to you.

Sep 17 • Yaroslav Tkachenko

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April 2026

How to Grow Your Network

A game you play for a lifetime.

Apr 26 • Yaroslav Tkachenko

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The Many Ways Software Engineers Can Go Independent

There are more ways than you think.

Apr 20 • Yaroslav Tkachenko

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(Re)discovering Your Calling

The most important decision of your career.

Apr 6 • Yaroslav Tkachenko

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March 2026

Software Engineers Have Been Lied To

You don't have to climb that ladder.

Mar 29 • Yaroslav Tkachenko

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