Web Developers

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 25 (86%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 4 (14%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 0 (0%)

• Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Back up files from Web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Select programming languages, design tools, or applications.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Develop databases that support Web applications and Web sites.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Perform or direct Web site updates.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Analyze user needs to determine technical requirements.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Respond to user email inquiries, or set up automated systems to send responses.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Renew domain name registrations.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Communicate with network personnel or Web site hosting agencies to address hardware or software issues affecting Web sites.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Document test plans, testing procedures, or test results.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Establish appropriate server directory trees.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Recommend and implement performance improvements.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Document technical factors such as server load, bandwidth, database performance, and browser and device types.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Develop or implement procedures for ongoing Web site revision.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Create Web models or prototypes that include physical, interface, logical, or data models.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Provide clear, detailed descriptions of Web site specifications, such as product features, activities, software, communication protocols, programming languages, and operating systems software and hardware.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Evaluate or recommend server hardware or software.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Install and configure hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) servers and associated operating systems.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
• Research, document, rate, or select alternatives for Web architecture or technologies.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Develop system interaction or sequence diagrams.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Design and implement Web site security measures, such as firewalls and message encryption.AI can speed this up on its own
• Incorporate technical considerations into Web site design plans, such as budgets, equipment, performance requirements, and legal issues including accessibility and privacy.AI can speed this up on its own · Seen in real AI use
• Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, or choose solutions.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Collaborate with management or users to develop e-commerce strategies and to integrate these strategies with Web sites.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Monitor security system performance logs to identify problems and notify security specialists when problems occur.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use