Web Developers

How AI is changing web developers work

16 of 23 main tasks for this job show up in real AI-use data, so we rate it Red (lots of AI use) — 70% when main tasks are weighted. This shows where people already use AI, not whether the job will disappear. How we measure this.

Tasks in this job and recorded AI use

• Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media (main task) — a lot of recorded AI use
• Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups (main task) — a lot of recorded AI use
• Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites (main task) — a lot of recorded AI use
• Evaluate code to make sure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems (main task) — a lot of recorded AI use
• Develop or put in place procedures for ongoing Web site revision (main task) — a lot of recorded AI use
• Evaluate or recommend server hardware or software (main task) — a lot of recorded AI use
• Provide clear, detailed descriptions of Web site specifications (main task) — a lot of recorded AI use
• Develop databases that support Web applications and Web sites (main task) — a lot of recorded AI use
• Collaborate with management or users to develop e-commerce strategies and to integrate these strategies with Web sites (main task) — a lot of recorded AI use
• Create Web models or prototypes that include physical, interface, logical, or data models (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Select programming languages, design tools, or applications (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Perform or direct Web site updates (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Talk with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, or choose solutions (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Back up files from Web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Respond to user email inquiries, or set up automated systems to send responses (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Analyze user needs to determine technical requirements (main task) — some recorded AI use
• Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Renew domain name registrations (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Communicate with network staff or Web site hosting agencies to address hardware or software issues affecting Web sites (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Document test plans, testing procedures, or test results (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Establish appropriate server directory trees (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Recommend and put in place performance improvements (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Document technical factors such as server load, bandwidth, database performance, and browser and device types (main task) — no recorded AI use
• Develop system interaction or sequence diagrams — some recorded AI use
• Design and put in place Web site security measures — some recorded AI use
• Research, document, rate, or select alternatives for Web architecture or technologies — some recorded AI use
• Monitor security system performance logs to identify problems and notify security specialists when problems occur — some recorded AI use
• Install and configure hypertext transfer protocol — some recorded AI use
• Incorporate technical considerations into Web site design plans — no recorded AI use

Tasks: O*NET 31.0. AI use: Anthropic Economic Index (exact or close text match).

Your first steps (guidance)

1. Week 1: Open a free AI assistant and say hello. Follow our “Getting started with AI” guide. Ask it one simple question about your work.
2. Week 2: Use AI on one task you do often. Try the prompt for: “Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media”. Try the prompt for: “Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups”.
3. Weeks 3–4: Make it a habit. Use AI 3 times a week for 15 minutes. Always check facts, numbers and names yourself.

Tick your own tasks above to get a plan based on what you really do. New to AI? Read our beginner’s guide.

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