Learning web dev in 2025 and forward worth it?

[rebtay]

Basically the question. Is learning about web dev worth it in 2025 or am I just wasting my time and AI will make the website better than humans. Midjourney right now does really great things with images so I was wondering if AI would do the same with websites. I don't want a regular web dev job just want to earn a little on the side freelancing.

 

[rahul9876]

You asked really interesting question and would love to know the thoughts of pros. But for now I'm also wondering this question but won't stop my learning journey. I think AI will help make websites but if I have the knowledge of stacks then I can make the websites faster and good so I try not too be too demotivated because of AI. But would love to hear the perspective of pros.

 

[rebtay]

You asked really interesting question and would love to know the thoughts of pros. But for now I'm also wondering this question but won't stop my learning journey. I think AI will help make websites but if I have the knowledge of stacks then I can make the websites faster and good so I try not too be too demotivated because of AI. But would love to hear the perspective of pros.

thats exactly what i was thinking. want to know the POV of pros

 

[rebtay]

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Definitely worth learning web development in 2025, especially for freelancing. Here's why:

AI as a collaborator, not replacement:

• AI tools can generate basic HTML/CSS and simple components, but struggle with complex, custom solutions clients actually need
• Think of AI as your productivity multiplier - you'll deliver faster with AI assistance while maintaining quality control

Why humans still matter:

• Clients need someone who understands their business goals and can translate requirements into technical solutions
• Web development involves problem-solving beyond just writing code - diagnosing issues, optimizing performance, ensuring accessibility
• You'll bring creativity and judgment that AI lacks

Freelancing advantage:

• Freelance clients specifically want a human they can communicate with
• For side income, the web dev + AI skills combination is perfect - handle more projects efficiently
• Many clients will need help integrating/customizing AI-generated components

Skills to focus on:

• UI/UX principles and accessibility (areas AI struggles with)
• System architecture and integration
• Problem-solving and debugging complex issues
• Client communication and requirement gathering

AI is transforming the field, but creating the right solution still requires human expertise.

did......you just use chatgpt for this question about chatgpt?

 

[supernova92]

did......you just use chatgpt for this question about chatgpt?

hhhhhh man this was my thought

 

[Anjali.swt1]

lol, I used Claude to draft my message, I am using it a lot now a days for all my responses, I give it my draft and then it structures it in a nice polished way, it's quite useful for the folks whose primary language is not English, I don't second guess my writing anymore.

 

[Arijit525]

There is always in need of web developers. The big change is that Devs can now get assistance of AI thats the change.

 

[notsatorugojo]

Knowledge never go waste. Don't listen to "AI will replace this or that..."'. I don't understand the hype around ai so much. specifically that "vibe code sh*t". I tried doing it in one of my project and oh boy, the more i use it more i hate it. They're good for assistance and assistance only.

Once you understand how things are working, ai tools feels like cheery on the top.

Pick up a good course, stick to the end and do projects.