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Before we dive head-on, let\u2019s review what web development is. Essentially, it involves building and implementing websites, interactive web interfaces, web applications, and application databases.<\/strong> It is heavily relied on for the creation of websites, especially in the crucial phases of design and construction.<\/p>\n The words \u201cdesign\u201d and \u201cconstruction\u201d conjure images of an architect and engineer, which are personified in our case by the web designer and the web developer. The designer usually takes care of the frontend development of a website such as its design, features, and functionalities. These are the \u201cclient-side\u201d or what people see when they visit your website.<\/p>\n What people don\u2019t see is the backend development which is technically termed the \u201cserver-side.\u201d That is the purview of web developers, ensuring that the right information and data gets to the user. Without a backend, a website can be compared to a body devoid of a brain. In other words, it won\u2019t function.<\/p>\n Often, because of closely related responsibilities a web developer may also be a web designer and vice versa. However, designing and developing are different disciplines<\/strong> that are done by separate individuals in a team which may include software developers and other IT professionals.<\/p>\n Since they make sure that site elements and features are operational and work accordingly, web developers take on expansive technical responsibilities that include the following:<\/p>\n Web development will involve all of the above and even more such as building web apps for human communication, transportation, business, finance, healthcare, entertainment, etc. These programs, software, and applications \u2013 modern manifestations of technology – essentially drive the world we are in.<\/p>\n With so many things we\u2019ve just itemized, we return to the query \u2013 will web development become obsolete? You\u2019ll be tempted to say no just like our answer from the start. Below, we\u2019ll present industry particulars and material facts to support our position that web development won\u2019t share the fate of prehistoric creatures.<\/p>\n There are five areas that back up our assertion that web development won\u2019t go extinct. Let\u2019s check out each of them.<\/p>\n There is a demand for web developers and digital designers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the projected job outlook<\/a> for the decade 2020 to 2030 is 13% which is faster than the industry average. That translates to about 25,500 web developer jobs to fill in the demand.<\/p>\n The projected job outlook could have been higher. Industry analysts observed that web developer jobs were affected by the continuing transformative advancements in technology. Now we have no-code platforms, DIY website builders, AI, machine learning, and other tech that lessened the need for web developers.<\/p>\n In spite of the above, the general requirement for humans to take on the job and do the work is much recognized as evidenced by the favorable employment forecast. After all, just like it requires trained humans to take off and land an airplane, not every process and task in web development can be put on autopilot.<\/p>\n Automation is being employed in certain tasks where there are pre-determined processes or outcomes, like in an assembly line or a flight path.<\/p>\n In our example of an airplane in the preceding section, autopilot is actually engaged for 90% of a typical commercial flight. This is made possible because crucial parameters have been preset and the route has already been preplanned and fed into onboard navigational computers.<\/p>\n Unpiloted takeoff and landing are already being done by military drones. However, for passenger planes, taking off and landing are still best left in the hands of skilled, qualified pilots who have logged hours of flight simulation before they ever stepped inside a real cockpit.<\/p>\n The same can be said of web development and design. Yes, a website can now be created by a machine which seems to be a trend nowadays with website builders. You simply input your preferences like the type of business or profession, industry niche, theme design (minimalist, modern, etc.) and the AI will come out with a matching website for you.<\/p>\n Some AI-powered website builders that have gained popularity include:<\/p>\n AI website builder platforms make things drastically easier for businesses and developers alike. Smart processes and a huge database of knowledge make website building quick and efficient.<\/p>\n But a common shortcoming has been observed \u2013 websites lack a persona<\/strong>. Could it be because they were made without human touch or artistic flair? Wouldn\u2019t you want to do certain aspects of website building and not leave it all to automation? In fact, should some things not be automated at all?<\/p>\n An article at checkbox.ai<\/a> contends that \u201cnot everything that can be automated should be automated.\u201d<\/em> It cites four key factors that must be assessed to see if automation is right for your situation:<\/p>\n AI has not yet come to the point where it can substitute human creativity and intelligence. The truth is it can\u2019t. We\u2019ll tell you why.<\/p>\n The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics releases a monthly labor review and for July 2022 came up with a report on growth trends of certain occupations deemed at risk from automation<\/a>. Covering the period from 1999 to 2029, the jobs considered high risks and classified as potential AI-affected occupations<\/strong> include the following:<\/p>\n Those classified as jobs with pre-AI potential effects<\/strong> are as follows:<\/p>\n What is it trying to show? It\u2019s the reality that some occupations or tasks can be automated for better, more efficient, and productive results. Businesses and companies will always look to streamline work, reduce cost, improve productivity, and maximize efficiency.<\/p>\n So what\u2019s the point of our section title? Yes, AI can\u2019t replace humans, but they can take over jobs like those we\u2019ve listed above. Automation and industrial machines came about because of the need to augment the cognitive and physical abilities of humans.<\/p>\n While some jobs will eventually disappear, others that are AI-specific will be created. In fact, it has been projected that within the decade, there could be as many as 230,000 AI-related jobs around the globe. Meanwhile, the World Economic Forum 2020 Report on the future of jobs foresees that there could be 97 million new jobs and roles resulting from AI disruption by 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n On another front, humans are still needed in many jobs that require clear communication, personal care and empathy, negotiation and strategy, creative solutions, management and organization, leadership, and emotional connectivity, among others. Thus, AI and machines will be poor substitutes, if ever, for the following:<\/p>\n The bottom line is that AI will redefine and optimize jobs, not replace humans.<\/strong> People will simply refocus their skills to fill in AI-created jobs. In the meantime, software and web developers will be secure in their niche even as the world transitions to automation.<\/p>\n AI cannot reproduce, copy, or program user experience and user interaction. UX and UI are very personal and subjective activities that are results of how a web developer built and designed a website.<\/strong><\/p>\n Web developers, especially UX\/UI designers, make sure that a website\u2019s design and features can provide the best experience to users and visitors. For that matter, user experience is an important aspect of establishing a credible online reputation.<\/p>\n No one will care to visit your website again if all they remember is how sluggish the pages loaded, how hard it was to find key information, how challenging it was to navigate, and how cluttered it looks, to name a few not-so-encouraging experiences.<\/p>\n There are ways to measure and determine if your UX is effective. Among these are:<\/p>\n The above and other metrics are vital to knowing if your UX\/UI is working or needs tweaking. Keep in mind that the benefits of a good UX\/UI<\/a> are tremendous. Here are some of them:<\/p>\n The task of UX\/UI is best handled by an experienced and proficient web developer if you want optimal ROI for your website. Again, the human touch and thinking will come into play as they should in these instances.<\/p>\n\n
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1. Demand for Web Developers is Up<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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3. AI Won\u2019t Replace Humans<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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5. Still Evolving to Master AI<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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