Web Developers: daily tasks & AI impact
This page breaks Web Developers into the top 15 daily O*NET tasks and scores each for Generative AI automation probability. Those task scores roll up to an overall vulnerability index of 64/100 (Moderate automation risk). Struck-through rows are ≥80% automatable; highlighted safer rows are under 30% or primarily physical.
High-automation exposure
No task in this set currently exceeds the 80% threshold, so risk is spread across moderate probabilities rather than a few catastrophic duties.
Durable human work
This profile has little “safe” task mass under our thresholds. Workers should treat AI fluency as mandatory and actively map transferable skills into lower-risk roles.
Importance comes from O*NET incumbent ratings. Automation probability is model-generated for current Generative AI capability (not speculative AGI). Digital / physical / mixed labels describe the modality of the work, which strongly correlates with near-term automation potential.
| Task | Importance | AI probability | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites. Core | 4.58 | — | — |
| Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media. Core | 4.42 | — | — |
| Back up files from Web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems. Core | 4.35 | — | — |
| Select programming languages, design tools, or applications. Core | 4.17 | — | — |
| Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems. Core | 4.09 | — | — |
| Develop databases that support Web applications and Web sites. Core | 4.05 | — | — |
| Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision. Core | 4.04 | — | — |
| Perform or direct Web site updates. Core | 4 | — | — |
| Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups. Core | 3.83 | — | — |
| Analyze user needs to determine technical requirements. Core | 3.79 | — | — |
| Respond to user email inquiries, or set up automated systems to send responses. Core | 3.67 | — | — |
| Renew domain name registrations. Core | 3.67 | — | — |
| Confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, or choose solutions. Core | 3.59 | — | — |
| Communicate with network personnel or Web site hosting agencies to address hardware or software issues affecting Web sites. Core | 3.57 | — | — |
| Collaborate with management or users to develop e-commerce strategies and to integrate these strategies with Web sites. Core | 3.55 | — | — |
What remains human
No tasks currently fall under the safe threshold for this occupation.
FAQ
Which Web Developers tasks are most exposed to AI?
No task in this set currently exceeds the 80% threshold, so risk is spread across moderate probabilities rather than a few catastrophic duties.
Which Web Developers tasks are safest from Generative AI?
This profile has little “safe” task mass under our thresholds. Workers should treat AI fluency as mandatory and actively map transferable skills into lower-risk roles.
How should I read the Web Developers task table?
Importance comes from O*NET incumbent ratings. Automation probability is model-generated for current Generative AI capability (not speculative AGI). Digital / physical / mixed labels describe the modality of the work, which strongly correlates with near-term automation potential.