O*NET-SOC 15-1254.00 · US REFERENCE
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.
Skill importance below is an O*NET US occupational rating, not a global or individual benchmark. No score here is a job-loss probability or a prediction.
Examples of work in this occupation
- Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.
- Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.
O*NET task statements describe US work; do not perform regulated or hazardous tasks without appropriate training and authorization.
Skills to examine first
Critical Thinking
US occupation importance: 3.75/5 · rating last updated 2017-07-01
Compare two approaches to a fictional task and document one counterargument for each.
Reading Comprehension
US occupation importance: 3.62/5 · rating last updated 2017-07-01
Summarise a public, role-relevant document in five points; verify each point against the source.
Active Listening
US occupation importance: 3.50/5 · rating last updated 2017-07-01
Ask a peer to explain a fictional work problem; paraphrase it and check what you missed.
Active Learning
US occupation importance: 3.50/5 · rating last updated 2017-07-01
Try one new method on a safe example and record what worked, failed and should change.
Speaking
US occupation importance: 3.25/5 · rating last updated 2017-07-01
Explain a safe example of your work in two minutes, then ask which point was unclear.
Writing
US occupation importance: 3.12/5 · rating last updated 2017-07-01
Draft a one-page explanation of a fictional decision for a non-specialist; ask for clarity feedback.
These prompts are RolePaths practice suggestions, not O*NET instructions, training or certification.
Related work to compare
O*NET marks these occupations as related. That is a comparison starting point, not a guaranteed career transition. Check local licensing and entry requirements.
Your next seven days
- Choose one skill above and a fictional or non-confidential work example.
- Practise for 20 minutes on three days; keep one small output.
- Ask a qualified peer for feedback against clear criteria.
- Reassess the same career and record what changed.
Source and limits
Occupation definition, task examples, skill importance and related-occupation links come from the US O*NET 31.0 Database. RolePaths selected the top six skills by importance and authored the practice prompts. Career fit, local salaries, automation timing and licensing have not been verified.