O*NET-SOC 15-1254.00

Web Developers

Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces. Evaluate code to ensure that it is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers and devices. Optimize website performance, scalability, and server-side code and processes. May develop website infrastructure and integrate websites with other computer applications.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Programming2.B.3.e4.1207/2017
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.7507/2017
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i3.6207/2017
Operations Analysis2.B.3.a3.6207/2017
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.6207/2017
Active Learning2.A.2.b3.507/2017

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.8807/2017
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.7507/2017
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.6207/2017
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.6207/2017
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.23.6207/2017
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.53.507/2017

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.Core2407/2017
Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.Core2407/2017
Back up files from Web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems.Core2407/2017
Select programming languages, design tools, or applications.Core2407/2017
Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.Core2407/2017

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Conventional5.0911/2023
Investigative5.0611/2023
Artistic3.0711/2023
Realistic2.9511/2023
Enterprising2.8911/2023
Social2.2411/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.