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Artificial intelligence (AI) is already fully integrated into the web development industry, and AI is increasingly performing more complex tasks. But its importance in web development isn\u2019t always noticed or talked about. And if you\u2019re looking to work in web development, then you should be familiar with how AI is changing the game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why we\u2019ve put together this guide. Below, we\u2019ll detail 7 of the most common ways AI is currently used to assist web development, including coding assistants, voice-based searching, testing, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Is AI Used In Web Development?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Currently, the world of web development is fuelled by the collaboration of artificial and human intelligence<\/a>. AI can\u2019t do the job alone, and humans no longer need to. Most AI use cases in web development complement the work human programmers do and help the development process progress more efficiently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 Ways AI Is Used in Web Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ranging from code writing to improving user experience, AI is already used in various aspects of web development. Here\u2019s what that looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coding Assistants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Coding programs can be used by experienced programmers to help them write more code without typing<\/a> as much themselves. A software engineer\u2019s<\/a> work is largely creative and requires complex reasoning and extensive knowledge and understanding of the project at hand. However, even new and innovative solutions include small, simple, and commonly used concepts, stacked together like building blocks.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Programs like Codex or Github\u2019s Copilot can help programmers by suggesting the next line of the code they\u2019re working on or assembling small blocks of code for the programmer to use. However, they can only handle short, simple programs, and the accuracy rates are pretty low. According to OpenAI, for example, Codex has only a 37% chance<\/a> of getting its code completely correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even so, it can produce just enough accurate code to make it quicker and easier for programmers to use. However, this does mean that the human programmer needs to be experienced enough to quickly spot mistakes and rectify them in order to use coding assistants effectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Artificial Design Intelligence (ADI)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An ADI creates complete and functional e-commerce websites for users, covering everything from aesthetic design to structure and content. By asking users a few simple questions and drawing on the masses of data it’s been trained on, an ADI can design a site that fits any purpose and any sense of taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Website builder Wix released Wix ADI way back in 2016, training its new AI with the experiences of more than 86 million users<\/a>. The technology can develop unique websites from billions of combinations and possibilities, ensuring users get all the functionalities they need in a layout that suits their style. Users can customize these AI-designed websites, changing themes and adding text and images to fully complete their project. Wix ADI can either generate a website from start to finish or guide a user on how to build the site themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smart Chatbots for a Personalized End-User Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Utilizing an AI-powered chatbot helps users instantly find the information they need without having to search for it manually. Users can type a natural language question to the chatbot and receive answers and links instantly. The bot draws from the information already available on the site and can be trained to answer certain questions in a certain way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Intercom<\/a> provides AI-based chatbots to companies that integrate right into websites, apps, or other software. The bot can\u2019t resolve all kinds of queries, but it can act as a first point of contact before a human staff member needs to take any action. This helps users with simple questions and gives staff more time to deal with more complex requests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Voice-Based Interactions for a Convenient Search Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Scrolling through screens of written information can be highly inefficient, and reading through an entire paragraph to find the sentence you want is less efficient than having the desired information spoken to you directly. This is what voice search can offer: users speak a question into their device, and a voice-optimized AI pinpoints the correct information and speaks it back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like smart chatbots, voice-based searches provide a quicker and easier user interface method for finding information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Apple\u2019s virtual assistant Siri<\/a> can retrieve information and complete tasks through spoken commands. It works alongside multiple other devices and can communicate with them across long distances. Google Assistant also has similar features. Tasks they can perform include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n