Will AI replace Web Developers?

AI can do 100% of the work Web Developers do at least twice as fast. People already use it for 14 of their 29 tasks, while 15 more are ready but barely used so far.

AI is already doing this14 · 62% of time

People already use AI for these tasks in real work, based on Anthropic's analysis of how Claude is used.

  • Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.Mostly automated20% of time
  • Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.Mostly automated17% of time
  • Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.Mostly automated6% of time
  • Develop databases that support Web applications and Web sites.Mostly automated5% of time
  • Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.Mostly automated4% of time
  • Collaborate with management or users to develop e-commerce strategies and to integrate these strategies with Web sites.Mostly automated1% of time
  • Respond to user email inquiries, or set up automated systems to send responses.Mostly automated1% of time
  • Develop or implement procedures for ongoing Web site revision.Mostly automated1% of time
  • Provide clear, detailed descriptions of Web site specifications, such as product features, activities, software, communication protocols, programming languages, and operating systems software and hardware.Mostly automated1% of time
  • Monitor security system performance logs to identify problems and notify security specialists when problems occur.Mostly automated1% of time
  • Evaluate or recommend server hardware or software.Mostly automated1% of time
  • Research, document, rate, or select alternatives for Web architecture or technologies.Mostly automated1% of time
  • Develop system interaction or sequence diagrams.Mostly automated1% of time
  • Design and implement Web site security measures, such as firewalls and message encryption.Mostly assisted1% of time

AI could do this next15 · 38% of time

AI can speed these up by at least half, but real use has not caught up yet. These are next in line.

  • Perform or direct Web site updates.6% of time
  • Confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, or choose solutions.6% of time
  • Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision.6% of time
  • Analyze user needs to determine technical requirements.4% of time
  • Recommend and implement performance improvements.4% of time
  • Create Web models or prototypes that include physical, interface, logical, or data models.2% of time
  • Back up files from Web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems.1% of time
  • Communicate with network personnel or Web site hosting agencies to address hardware or software issues affecting Web sites.1% of time
  • Select programming languages, design tools, or applications.1% of time
  • Establish appropriate server directory trees.1% of time
  • Document test plans, testing procedures, or test results.1% of time
  • Document technical factors such as server load, bandwidth, database performance, and browser and device types.1% of time
  • Install and configure hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) servers and associated operating systems.1% of time
  • Incorporate technical considerations into Web site design plans, such as budgets, equipment, performance requirements, and legal issues including accessibility and privacy.1% of time
  • Renew domain name registrations.under 1% of time

Still needs a person0 · 0% of time

No real AI use, no proven AI speedup and no robot that can do it yet. This is the part of the job to build on.

  • Every task in this job is touched by AI or robots in some way.

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What this means

AI can already do almost all of this work at least twice as fast. People in this job already use it heavily. Expect the role to shift toward deciding what to do, checking AI's work and owning the result.

What to do next

  • Do the 14 tasks AI is already handling with AI yourself. Your peers already are, and it is quickly becoming the baseline.
  • Get ahead on the 15 tasks AI could do next. These move as tools improve, so learning them early pays off.
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