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Discussion on: AI is a Loom: The End and the New Beginning of Web Dev

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Waleed Sadek

Don't be discouraged and keep in mind AI is nothing new, it's been around since the 60's. The web dev market is very saturated that's why competition is tough but don't give up. Build your portfolio, select a niche and you'll get there. Web development is always evolving and new tools and frameworks keep appearing. Me personally I run a tech agency and we still get clients asking us to build their websites every year the rate hasn't decreased. However it's always good to expand your knowledge in different tech paths like; DevOps, Cyber Security & Data analysis.

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Bridger Brown

Thank you, that helps. Do you think it might be smart to consider those other tech paths in the meantime? Are they more in-demand rn for entry-level? Do they not require a degree?

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Waleed Sadek

From an employment prespective I think it's better to have a specialization in a skill thats highly in demand with lower competition like embedded systems or cyber security. If your end goal is to find a web dev job than it's best to develop deeper knowledge and more relevant work experience in that field and pick a niche(frontend,backend,UI/UX). If your goal is to be a generalist then you can jump between the different tracks.