The internet we circumnavigate in everyday life is not the same as we did 10 years ago. I clearly remember yesterday, when I was in school, how we used the internet in the library, it was slow, with just most websites that looked ancient. Well, now the internet is spreading like wildfire, and you can see it yourself. It is huge compared to a decade ago, and it shows no sign of settling down sooner. E-commerce stores are increasing day by day, and despite this shift, there is one question that wanders in everyone's mind.
Will web development exist in 10 years? With the advent of AI and no-code to less-code platforms to build websites more swiftly has made us all sceptical about whether web development is going to end in the future.
Building a website on the Internet is referred to as web development. This includes everything from server hosting to coding each element that makes a website. Web design should be easy on the eye and ensure a good user experience for consumers. Although web design and user experience are considered a single part of a website, they are actually two separate entities.
Website builders like WordPress and Wix combine these two roles into one and make it easier for anyone to build a website, be it a beginner or an experienced coder. Since it is effortless to sign up and start right away workflow, make it quick and easy to build your own website.
You can create pages, use templates, add logos, content, etc., and mix in a little bit of a creative streak. Your website has completed the first phase. You might have made it visually appealing, but that's not the end. The next phase is to add some drag-and-drop functionality that works for your website, and tada, you have a new website.
Now, you might think, "This is manageable; even I can do it." So, do we actually need a web developer to create a website in this era?
Even with the emergence of these advanced technologies, web developers offer a unique skill set that makes them valuable to any business. As a person who has been in the e-commerce industry for quite a while, I noted that some business owners still prefer developers over 5-minute DIY websites. Now, a DIY website is easy and suitable for a quick and budget-friendly but will be a costly hassle in the long run. When it comes to business, employers seek for web developers who can build them highly optimised websites. Yes, they are still in demand, as they bring a unique perspective to the table. Being up to date with the latest technology and website trends ensures that your website is fully functional, up to date, or even be ahead of time.
Now, as we all know by now, it is easier to build something you truly want with the help of a developer than to build something with a platform that offers a template. This is because it is more generic, and anyone can have the same website you have. It might not offer anything new, and you cannot impress visitors with something of subpar quality. Whereas in web developers can build what you want, with creativity, that is functional and gives a good user experience.
It's highly impossible, even with AI and several other automated options, there are some that only web developers can do rather than Wix or WordPress., The specific set of expertise and skill they bring, can make it simpler to build anything from scratch.
So, even after a decade or 2, the web development profession is not going anywhere. They would be adapted to new technologies and what is in trend in the future instead of disappearing from our eyes. With advancements and tool-making, the job would be facilitated, as this allows them to focus on more important things. It is important to keep in mind, that AI is not here to take over anything from us, but rather to make our daily lives easier.
If you write code and understand what you are coding and how the language works on your computer, peaks the curiosity of humans remains. I don’t think the profession is going to die any sooner. Rather than dying, it might change perspective, adapt and grow which would open gates to more advancement. We see kids who are interested in developing at the age of 8 or 10, and even they are updated about the changes that is shaking the industry. I would say there would be a rise in the number of independent web developers, as I see freelancers who work independently and mark their name in the industry.
