Even before the web developer job market became dire, developers were leaving the industry due to burnout and anxiety, which can impact health. Web developers are expected to keep up with multiple specialties, making it difficult to juggle various areas such as CSS, HTML, JavaScript, HTTP, and service workers. The complexity and constant changes in web development contribute to burnout, and deskilling within the industry is leading to underpaid generalists and a shift towards AI wranglers.















