Hey Devs, happy Friday 🦥💚
As always, it's been an eventful week in the tech industry. We've got a lot to talk about! And today I want to discuss whether or not web devs should think about diversifying their skill sets due to industry changes and advancements in AI.
I got this message in my inbox this week:
Is this the right time to start developing a skill outside of web development? It seems like AI will be taking over web dev jobs soon.
This question reminded me of a post I read a few weeks ago from @codepo8 about how hard it's been to find work as a fronted dev — not specifically related to AI, but it's a similar concern:
![codepo8](https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--2kvetgZC--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_800/https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--0V9Y7ijr--/c_fill%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Ch_150%2Cq_auto%2Cw_150/https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/user/profile_image/110884/c4807448-b7fe-4d8d-ba13-a3ec4c97b377.jpeg)
The ongoing defence of frontend as a full-time job
Christian Heilmann ・ May 9
So, what do you think? What's the future of careers in web dev? Share your thoughts in the comments and let's discuss!
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