# Tasks & work activities — web developer

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 15-1254.00 (Web Developers).

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.
- **[Core]** Perform or direct Web site updates.
- **[Core]** Confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, or choose solutions.
- **[Core]** Back up files from Web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems.
- **[Core]** Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.
- **[Core]** Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.
- **[Core]** Analyze user needs to determine technical requirements.
- **[Core]** Develop databases that support Web applications and Web sites.
- **[Core]** Renew domain name registrations.
- **[Core]** Collaborate with management or users to develop e-commerce strategies and to integrate these strategies with Web sites.
- **[Core]** Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.
- **[Core]** Communicate with network personnel or Web site hosting agencies to address hardware or software issues affecting Web sites.
- **[Core]** Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision.
- **[Core]** Select programming languages, design tools, or applications.
- **[Core]** Respond to user email inquiries, or set up automated systems to send responses.
- **[Core]** Develop or implement procedures for ongoing Web site revision.
- **[Core]** Establish appropriate server directory trees.
- **[Core]** Recommend and implement performance improvements.
- **[Core]** Provide clear, detailed descriptions of Web site specifications, such as product features, activities, software, communication protocols, programming languages, and operating systems software and hardware.
- **[Core]** Create Web models or prototypes that include physical, interface, logical, or data models.
- **[Core]** Evaluate or recommend server hardware or software.
- **[Core]** Document test plans, testing procedures, or test results.
- **[Core]** Document technical factors such as server load, bandwidth, database performance, and browser and device types.
- **[Supplemental]** Monitor security system performance logs to identify problems and notify security specialists when problems occur.
- **[Supplemental]** Research, document, rate, or select alternatives for Web architecture or technologies.
- **[Supplemental]** Install and configure hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) servers and associated operating systems.
- **[Supplemental]** Develop system interaction or sequence diagrams.
- **[nan]** Design and implement Web site security measures, such as firewalls and message encryption.
- **[nan]** Incorporate technical considerations into Web site design plans, such as budgets, equipment, performance requirements, and legal issues including accessibility and privacy.

## Detailed work activities

- Analyze project data to determine specifications or requirements.
- Collaborate with others to develop or implement marketing strategies.
- Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues.
- Conduct research to gain information about products or processes.
- Configure computer networks.
- Create databases to store electronic data.
- Create electronic data backup to prevent loss of information.
- Design websites or web applications.
- Develop computer or information security policies or procedures.
- Develop diagrams or flow charts of system operation.
- Develop models of information or communications systems.
- Develop specifications or procedures for website development or maintenance.
- Document design or development procedures.
- Document network-related activities or tasks.
- Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies.
- Implement security measures for computer or information systems.
- Install computer hardware.
- Monitor the security of digital information.
- Provide customer service to clients or users.
- Provide recommendations to others about computer hardware.
- Provide technical support for computer network issues.
- Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.
- Test software performance.
- Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.
- Update website content.
- Write computer programming code.