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How exposed to AI is a Web Developer?

Of the 29 tasks O*NET lists for web developers, 9 could be done in half the time with a chat window today. 1 cannot be sped up at all. Here is which.

Exposure means published research judged an AI could halve the time a task takes, at the same quality. It does not mean the task stops needing a person. How to read this

Also called
Technology Applications EngineerWeb ArchitectWeb Design SpecialistWeb DeveloperWebmaster
Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up
29
tasks rated for this occupation
50%
hold a degree, from a survey of 24
85k
people do this job in the US
8 of 36
least protected in computing and maths

Every task, and what AI can do with it

These are O*NET's task statements for this occupation, exactly as written, sorted into the three bands by the ratings behind this report. Nothing has been reworded.

Reachable with a chat window today

9
  • Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems
  • Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision
  • Perform or direct Web site updates
  • Renew domain name registrations
  • Recommend and implement performance improvements
  • Develop or implement procedures for ongoing Web site revision
  • Provide clear, detailed descriptions of Web site specifications, such as product features, activities, software, communication protocols, programming languages, and operating systems software and hardware
  • Install and configure hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) servers and associated operating systems
  • Incorporate technical considerations into Web site design plans, such as budgets, equipment, performance requirements, and legal issues including accessibility and privacy

Only with software built on top

19
  • Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites
  • Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media
  • Back up files from Web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems
  • Select programming languages, design tools, or applications
  • Develop databases that support Web applications and Web sites
  • Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups
  • Analyze user needs to determine technical requirements
  • Respond to user email inquiries, or set up automated systems to send responses
  • Confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, or choose solutions
  • Communicate with network personnel or Web site hosting agencies to address hardware or software issues affecting Web sites
  • Collaborate with management or users to develop e-commerce strategies and to integrate these strategies with Web sites
  • Document test plans, testing procedures, or test results
  • Establish appropriate server directory trees
  • Document technical factors such as server load, bandwidth, database performance, and browser and device types
  • Create Web models or prototypes that include physical, interface, logical, or data models
  • Monitor security system performance logs to identify problems and notify security specialists when problems occur
  • Research, document, rate, or select alternatives for Web architecture or technologies
  • Develop system interaction or sequence diagrams
  • Design and implement Web site security measures, such as firewalls and message encryption

Cannot be sped up

1
  • Evaluate or recommend server hardware or software
What this does not say

This is not a prediction about your job

Nobody surveyed an employer. Tasks are counted equally, so a percentage here is a share of the list rather than a share of your week. And the ratings were made in 2023, which makes every figure a floor rather than a ceiling.

It must never be used to select anyone for redundancy. The full limits are here.

Where to go next

This is the standard task list for the title. The useful next question is which of the tasks you actually do should go near AI, and which should not.

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Exposure ratings from Eloundou, Manning, Mishkin and Rock, GPTs are GPTs: Labor market impact potential of LLMs, Science 384, 1306–1308, 2024, used under the MIT licence. This page includes information from the O*NET Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. People Team AI has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Employment figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.