How a web developer can use AI, task by task

O*NET 15-1254.00: Web DevelopersMedian pay $92,650/year (BLS, May 2025)29 tasksJob Zone 3: Medium preparation

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.

Your job title Type your own title and every prompt on this page updates to match. Also called: Technology Applications Engineer, Web Architect, Web Design Specialist, Web Developer, Webmaster.

Where AI fits in this job

AI-ready 26%AI-assist 72%Stays human 1%

Share of the job's tasks, weighted by how important and how frequent each task is (O*NET ratings). 8 AI-ready, 20 AI-assist and 1 human-led tasks out of 29. This measures where AI can help, not whether the job will disappear.

Information & paperwork

Thinking & planning

People & communication

Leading & teaching

Hands-on & physical

Shape of the job: importance of each kind of work activity (O*NET, 1 to 5).

🗓 Start here on Monday

The most frequent, most important tasks where AI can help right away.

Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.Build with code · Daily
Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.Build with code · Daily
Back up files from Web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems.Build with code · Daily

💪 Lean into these

Core tasks that stay human. These skills get more valuable as the routine work gets automated.

Install and configure hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) servers and associated operating systems.Hands-on work · A few times a year

Skills to build & where you could move ↓

AI can draft these 8

AI produces a usable first pass. You review it, fix it and own it.

Perform or direct Web site updates.

Weekly

AI handles forms, records and routine paperwork for you to verify.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 78% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

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Forms, records, data entry, scheduling and routine paperwork are where AI saves the most time. It drafts, sorts, extracts and reformats while you verify.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a web developer. Part of my job is to perform or direct Web site updates.

Context: We use Structured query language SQL and Amazon Web Services AWS software.
Site: [describe]
Update: [content, domain]

List update steps and checks. Point out anything missing or inconsistent and suggest a template I can reuse.

10-minute exercise: Website update checklist

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you perform or direct Web site updates (this week).

Step 2Fill in [Site] and [Update] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Save the template and use it on the next one. Time both.

Personal, financial and health data shouldn't go into AI tools unless your employer has approved one for it.

Importance 4.0/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Update website content..

Perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision.

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AI writes, explains and tests code you review.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 97% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person. This label was updated from real usage data.

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AI coding assistants can write, explain, test and refactor code from a plain description. You review, test and own what ships.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a web developer. Part of my job is to perform Web site tests according to planned schedules, or after any Web site or product revision.

Context: We use Microsoft Azure software and Go; the work draws on computers and electronics, communications and media and mathematics.
Software: [describe the feature or change]
Acceptance criteria: [what it must do]

Write test cases (normal, edge, error) and automated test code where it fits. Propose the approach first, then the code with comments and tests, and point out security risks.

10-minute exercise: Software test cases

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you perform Web site tests.

Step 2Fill in [Software] and [Acceptance criteria] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Run the tests and review every line.

Don't paste secrets, passwords or proprietary code into tools your employer hasn't approved.

Importance 4.0/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Test software performance..

Maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.

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AI is a patient tutor for new rules and techniques.

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AI is a patient personal tutor. It explains new rules, techniques and technology at your level, quizzes you and builds a study plan.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a web developer. Part of my job is to maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups.

Context: The work draws on computers and electronics, communications and media and mathematics.
Industry: [describe]
Focus: [technology, best practices]

Summarize trends, what they mean for my role, and sources to follow. Use examples from my line of work, quiz me with 5 questions one at a time, and list trustworthy sources.

10-minute exercise: Industry trend briefing

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you maintain understanding of current Web technologies or programming practices.

Step 2Fill in [Industry] and [Focus] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Check one claim against an official or professional source.

AI's knowledge has a cutoff date. For new regulations and standards, always confirm against the official source.

Importance 3.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends..

Document test plans, testing procedures, or test results.

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AI writes the first draft from your notes; you check every fact.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 71% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

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Give AI your rough notes, numbers or last version and it will turn them into a clean, well-structured first draft. You check every fact and figure before it goes anywhere.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a web developer. Part of my job is to document test plans, testing procedures, or test results.

Project: [system or program]
Changes or procedures: [paste notes, commit summaries]

Draft documentation: overview, procedures, revision history and known issues. Use plain language and headings where they help, and mark anything you had to guess with [CHECK].

10-minute exercise: Development documentation

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you document test plans.

Step 2Fill in [Project] and [Changes or procedures] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Check it against the code or system as it actually works today.

AI will happily make up numbers, names and dates. Every fact in the draft needs checking against your source.

Importance 3.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Document design or development procedures..

Develop databases that support Web applications and Web sites.

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AI writes, explains and tests code you review.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 76% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person. This label was updated from real usage data.

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AI coding assistants can write, explain, test and refactor code from a plain description. You review, test and own what ships.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a web developer. Part of my job is to develop databases that support Web applications and Web sites.

Context: We use Microsoft Azure software and Go; the work draws on computers and electronics, communications and media and mathematics.
What to store: [appraisals, records, inventory]
How it's used: [searches, reports]

Design tables and fields, and give setup steps for a spreadsheet or database tool, plus example queries.

10-minute exercise: Build a simple database

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you develop databases.

Step 2Fill in [What to store] and [How it's used] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Run the tests yourself and read every line before you'd use it.

Don't paste secrets, passwords or proprietary code into tools your employer hasn't approved.

Importance 4.0/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Create databases to store electronic data..

Document technical factors such as server load, bandwidth, database performance, and browser and device types.

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AI writes the first draft from your notes; you check every fact.

Show prompt & steps

Give AI your rough notes, numbers or last version and it will turn them into a clean, well-structured first draft. You check every fact and figure before it goes anywhere.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a web developer. Part of my job is to document technical factors such as server load, bandwidth, database performance, and browser and device types.

Activity: [support tickets, changes, incidents]
Notes: [paste rough notes, no passwords]

Turn these into clear log entries: what, when, who, outcome, follow-up. Use plain language and headings where they help, and mark anything you had to guess with [CHECK].

10-minute exercise: Network activity log

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you document technical factors.

Step 2Fill in [Activity] and [Notes] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Check timestamps and ticket numbers against the system.

AI will happily make up numbers, names and dates. Every fact in the draft needs checking against your source.

Importance 3.4/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Document network-related activities or tasks..

Renew domain name registrations.

A few times a year

AI handles forms, records and routine paperwork for you to verify.

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Forms, records, data entry, scheduling and routine paperwork are where AI saves the most time. It drafts, sorts, extracts and reformats while you verify.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a web developer. Part of my job is to renew domain name registrations.

Context: We use Structured query language SQL and Amazon Web Services AWS software.
Site: [describe]
Update: [content, domain]

List update steps and checks. Point out anything missing or inconsistent and suggest a template I can reuse.

10-minute exercise: Website update checklist

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you renew domain name registrations.

Step 2Fill in [Site] and [Update] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Save the template and use it on the next one. Time both.

Personal, financial and health data shouldn't go into AI tools unless your employer has approved one for it.

Importance 3.7/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Update website content..

Research, document, rate, or select alternatives for Web architecture or technologies.

A few times a year

AI maps out the topic and options; confirm with real sources.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 42% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

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AI is a fast research assistant. Ask it to map out a topic, compare options or list what to check. Use a tool with web search and ask for its sources.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a web developer. Part of my job is to research, document, rate, or select alternatives for Web architecture or technologies.

Context: The work draws on computers and electronics, communications and media and mathematics.
What I'm evaluating: [hardware, software, process]
Needs: [requirements]

Compare options against my needs in a table, list questions for vendors, and sources to verify.

10-minute exercise: Product or process research

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you research, document, rate, or select alternatives.

Step 2Fill in [What I'm evaluating] and [Needs] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Confirm the top option's claims with the vendor or a trial.

AI can invent sources and citations. Open every link and confirm it says what the AI claims.

Importance 2.8/5 · O*NET work activity: Conduct research to gain information about products or processes.. Also involves: Document design or development procedures..

AI can help you prep these 20

AI speeds up the prep, drafting or thinking. The core of the task is still yours.

Write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.

Daily

AI drafts scripts and configs; design and security are yours.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 57% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft configurations, scripts and test cases and explain unfamiliar systems. Architecture and security decisions need your expertise.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a web developer. Part of my job is to write supporting code for Web applications or Web sites.

Context: We use Microsoft Azure software and Go; the work draws on computers and electronics, communications and media and mathematics.
Site: [describe]
Goal: [SEO, speed, conversion]

List improvements and code or content changes. Propose the approach first, then the code with comments and tests, and point out security risks.

10-minute exercise: Website improvement

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you write supporting code (today).

Step 2Fill in [Site] and [Goal] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Run the tests yourself and read every line before you'd use it.

Don't paste secrets, passwords or proprietary code into tools your employer hasn't approved.

Importance 4.6/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Design websites or web applications.. Also involves: Write computer programming code..

Design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.

Daily

AI drafts scripts and configs; design and security are yours.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 53% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft configurations, scripts and test cases and explain unfamiliar systems. Architecture and security decisions need your expertise.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a web developer. Part of my job is to design, build, or maintain Web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media.

Context: We use Microsoft Azure software and Go; the work draws on computers and electronics, communications and media and mathematics.
Site: [describe]
Goal: [SEO, speed, conversion]

List improvements and code or content changes. Propose the approach first, then the code with comments and tests, and point out security risks.

10-minute exercise: Website improvement

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you design, build, or maintain Web sites (today).

Step 2Fill in [Site] and [Goal] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Run the tests yourself and read every line before you'd use it.

Don't paste secrets, passwords or proprietary code into tools your employer hasn't approved.

Importance 4.4/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Design websites or web applications.. Also involves: Update website content..

Back up files from Web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems.

Daily

AI drafts scripts and configs; design and security are yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft configurations, scripts and test cases and explain unfamiliar systems. Architecture and security decisions need your expertise.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a web developer. Part of my job is to back up files from Web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems.

Context: We use Microsoft Azure software and Go; the work draws on computers and electronics, communications and media and mathematics.
Systems and data: [describe]
Requirements: [frequency, retention]

Design a backup and restore procedure with scripts. Propose the approach first, then the code with comments and tests, and point out security risks.

10-minute exercise: Backup plan

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you back up files (today).

Step 2Fill in [Systems and data] and [Requirements] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Do a test restore. A backup you haven't restored isn't a backup.

Don't paste secrets, passwords or proprietary code into tools your employer hasn't approved.

Importance 4.3/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Create electronic data backup to prevent loss of information..

Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.

Weekly

AI drafts scripts and configs; design and security are yours.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 66% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft configurations, scripts and test cases and explain unfamiliar systems. Architecture and security decisions need your expertise.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a web developer. Part of my job is to evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.

Context: We use Microsoft Azure software and Go; the work draws on computers and electronics, communications and media and mathematics.
Software: [describe the feature or change]
Acceptance criteria: [what it must do]

Write test cases (normal, edge, error) and automated test code where it fits. Propose the approach first, then the code with comments and tests, and point out security risks.

10-minute exercise: Software test cases

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you evaluate code (this week).

Step 2Fill in [Software] and [Acceptance criteria] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Run the tests and review every line.

Don't paste secrets, passwords or proprietary code into tools your employer hasn't approved.

Importance 4.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Test software performance..

Respond to user email inquiries, or set up automated systems to send responses.

Weekly

AI builds you an answer bank; exceptions and the human touch are yours.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 50% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

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Build a personal answer bank with AI for the questions you get every day. In the moment, the human touch and the judgment about exceptions are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a web developer. Part of my job is to respond to user email inquiries, or set up automated systems to send responses.

Context: The work draws on computers and electronics, communications and media and mathematics.
Service: [online, product]
Common issues: [list]

Write answers and escalation paths. Keep answers to 2-3 sentences and flag any that depend on the situation.

10-minute exercise: Customer service answers

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you respond to user email inquiries (this week).

Step 2Fill in [Service] and [Common issues] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Save the answers you'd actually use and tweak each one the first time you send it.

Don't paste customers' personal details into AI tools. Describe the situation instead.

Importance 3.7/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Provide customer service to clients or users..

Select programming languages, design tools, or applications.

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AI drafts scripts and configs; design and security are yours.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 45% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft configurations, scripts and test cases and explain unfamiliar systems. Architecture and security decisions need your expertise.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a web developer. Part of my job is to select programming languages, design tools, or applications.

Context: We use Microsoft Azure software and Go; the work draws on computers and electronics, communications and media and mathematics.
Site: [describe]
Goal: [SEO, speed, conversion]

List improvements and code or content changes. Propose the approach first, then the code with comments and tests, and point out security risks.

10-minute exercise: Website improvement

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you select programming languages, design tools and applications.

Step 2Fill in [Site] and [Goal] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Run the tests yourself and read every line before you'd use it.

Don't paste secrets, passwords or proprietary code into tools your employer hasn't approved.

Importance 4.2/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Design websites or web applications..

Confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, or choose solutions.

Weekly

AI drafts clear messages and talking points.

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AI can draft updates, emails and talking points so your message is clear and complete. Relationships and real-time calls are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a web developer. Part of my job is to confer with management or development teams to prioritize needs, resolve conflicts, develop content criteria, or choose solutions.

Context: We use Python and Oracle Java.
Issue: [describe]
Who: [vendors, project staff]

Draft a message with facts and needed actions. Keep it under 150 words with a clear ask, plus a 2-sentence version for chat.

10-minute exercise: IT issue collaboration

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you confer with management or development teams (this week).

Step 2Fill in [Issue] and [Who] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Edit it until it sounds like you, then send it yourself.

Never let AI send messages for you. Read every word, because tone mistakes cost trust.

Importance 3.6/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues..

Analyze user needs to determine technical requirements.

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AI pre-checks against the rules; the sign-off stays with you.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 44% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

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Use AI as a first-pass checker against a list of rules or standards. The final judgment and sign-off stay with you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a web developer. Part of my job is to analyze user needs to determine technical requirements.

Context: The work draws on computers and electronics, communications and media and mathematics.
Project: [system, facility]
Needs: [data]

Derive specifications and gaps. Make a table: requirement, met / not met / unclear, and the exact evidence.

10-minute exercise: Requirements analysis

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you analyze user needs to determine technical requirements.

Step 2Fill in [Project] and [Needs] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Do your usual review too, and note what AI caught and what it missed.

AI can miss things and sound sure about it. Use it to catch extra problems, not as the final check.

Importance 3.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Analyze project data to determine specifications or requirements..

Recommend and implement performance improvements.

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AI helps you prepare clearer wording and likely questions.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 60% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

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Use AI to prepare: simpler wording, analogies, likely questions and a one-page handout. The conversation itself is yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a web developer. Part of my job is to recommend and implement performance improvements.

Context: The work draws on computers and electronics, communications and media and mathematics.
System: [describe]
Problems: [describe]

Write a recommendation with options and costs. Use plain language, one everyday analogy, and the questions people are most likely to ask with short answers.

10-minute exercise: System improvement recommendation

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you recommend and implement performance improvements.

Step 2Fill in [System] and [Problems] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Check every answer is right for your workplace before you share it.

Rules, prices and policies change. Make sure AI is working from your current official version.

Importance 3.4/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems..

Develop or implement procedures for ongoing Web site revision.

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AI drafts the structure and wording; the specifics and sign-off are yours.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 59% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft the structure and standard wording. The specifics, the judgment calls and the sign-off are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a web developer. Part of my job is to develop or implement procedures for ongoing Web site revision.

Site: [describe]
Requirements: [usability, revisions]

Draft specifications and procedures. Use plain language and headings where they help, and mark anything you had to guess with [CHECK].

10-minute exercise: Website specifications

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you develop or implement procedures for ongoing Web site revision.

Step 2Fill in [Site] and [Requirements] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Check every fact, name and number against your source before it goes anywhere.

AI will happily make up numbers, names and dates. Every fact in the draft needs checking against your source.

Importance 3.3/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Develop specifications or procedures for website development or maintenance..

Collaborate with management or users to develop e-commerce strategies and to integrate these strategies with Web sites.

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AI drafts clear messages and talking points.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft updates, emails and talking points so your message is clear and complete. Relationships and real-time calls are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a web developer. Part of my job is to collaborate with management or users to develop e-commerce strategies and to integrate these strategies with Web sites.

Strategy: [online, marketing]
Teams: [describe]

Draft a message aligning goals and responsibilities. Keep it under 150 words with a clear ask, plus a 2-sentence version for chat.

10-minute exercise: Strategy alignment

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you collaborate with management or users.

Step 2Fill in [Strategy] and [Teams] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Edit it until it sounds like you, then send it yourself.

Never let AI send messages for you. Read every word, because tone mistakes cost trust.

Importance 3.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Collaborate with others to develop or implement marketing strategies..

Establish appropriate server directory trees.

Monthly

AI drafts scripts and configs; design and security are yours.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 95% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft configurations, scripts and test cases and explain unfamiliar systems. Architecture and security decisions need your expertise.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a web developer. Part of my job is to establish appropriate server directory trees.

Context: We use Microsoft Azure software and Go; the work draws on computers and electronics, communications and media and mathematics.
Network: [LAN, WAN, wireless]
Requirements: [users, security]

Propose configuration with commands and tests. Propose the approach first, then the code with comments and tests, and point out security risks.

10-minute exercise: Network configuration

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you establish appropriate server directory trees.

Step 2Fill in [Network] and [Requirements] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Test changes in a maintenance window with rollback ready.

Don't paste secrets, passwords or proprietary code into tools your employer hasn't approved.

Importance 3.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Configure computer networks..

Design and implement Web site security measures, such as firewalls and message encryption.

AI drafts scripts and configs; design and security are yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft configurations, scripts and test cases and explain unfamiliar systems. Architecture and security decisions need your expertise.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a web developer. Part of my job is to design and implement Web site security measures, such as firewalls and message encryption.

Context: We use Microsoft Azure software and Go; the work draws on computers and electronics, communications and media and mathematics.
System: [network, application]
Threat or change: [describe]

Propose security controls and configuration steps with tests. Propose the approach first, then the code with comments and tests, and point out security risks.

10-minute exercise: Security measure implementation

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you design and implement Web site security measures.

Step 2Fill in [System] and [Threat or change] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Test in staging and keep a rollback plan. Check it against the manufacturer's manual and your site procedure before you rely on it.

Don't paste secrets, passwords or proprietary code into tools your employer hasn't approved.

Safety-critical: AI output is a starting point. Follow your site's procedures and the manufacturer's guidance.

O*NET work activity: Implement security measures for computer or information systems.. Also involves: Develop computer or information security policies or procedures..

Incorporate technical considerations into Web site design plans, such as budgets, equipment, performance requirements, and legal issues including accessibility and privacy.

AI drafts the structure and wording; the specifics and sign-off are yours.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 43% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft the structure and standard wording. The specifics, the judgment calls and the sign-off are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a web developer. Part of my job is to incorporate technical considerations into Web site design plans, such as budgets, equipment, performance requirements, and legal issues including accessibility and privacy.

Site: [describe]
Requirements: [usability, revisions]

Draft specifications and procedures. Use plain language and headings where they help, and mark anything you had to guess with [CHECK].

10-minute exercise: Website specifications

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you incorporate technical considerations.

Step 2Fill in [Site] and [Requirements] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Check every fact, name and number against your source before it goes anywhere. Recompute every total yourself.

AI will happily make up numbers, names and dates. Every fact in the draft needs checking against your source.

Rules and regulations vary by place and change often. Confirm against the official source before relying on anything.

Double-check every number. AI can make arithmetic and rounding mistakes.

O*NET work activity: Develop specifications or procedures for website development or maintenance..

Provide clear, detailed descriptions of Web site specifications, such as product features, activities, software, communication protocols, programming languages, and operating systems software and hardware.

Monthly

AI drafts the structure and wording; the specifics and sign-off are yours.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 47% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft the structure and standard wording. The specifics, the judgment calls and the sign-off are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a web developer. Part of my job is to provide clear, detailed descriptions of Web site specifications, such as product features, activities, software, communication protocols, programming languages, and operating systems software and hardware.

Site: [describe]
Requirements: [usability, revisions]

Draft specifications and procedures. Use plain language and headings where they help, and mark anything you had to guess with [CHECK].

10-minute exercise: Website specifications

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you provide clear and detailed descriptions of Web site specifications.

Step 2Fill in [Site] and [Requirements] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Check every fact, name and number against your source before it goes anywhere.

AI will happily make up numbers, names and dates. Every fact in the draft needs checking against your source.

Importance 3.2/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Develop specifications or procedures for website development or maintenance..

Communicate with network personnel or Web site hosting agencies to address hardware or software issues affecting Web sites.

Monthly

AI helps you prepare clearer wording and likely questions.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI to prepare: simpler wording, analogies, likely questions and a one-page handout. The conversation itself is yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a web developer. Part of my job is to communicate with network personnel or Web site hosting agencies to address hardware or software issues affecting Web sites.

Context: The work draws on computers and electronics, communications and media and mathematics.
Issues: [connectivity, accounts]
Users: [describe]

Write troubleshooting guidance. Use plain language, one everyday analogy, and the questions people are most likely to ask with short answers.

10-minute exercise: Network support answers

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you communicate with network personnel or Web site hosting agencies. Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Issues] and [Users] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Check every answer is right for your workplace before you share it.

Rules, prices and policies change. Make sure AI is working from your current official version.

Importance 3.6/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Provide technical support for computer network issues.. Also involves: Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues..

Create Web models or prototypes that include physical, interface, logical, or data models.

Monthly

AI does the arithmetic and suggests what to look at; the conclusions are yours.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 30% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI can do the arithmetic, build the spreadsheet formula and suggest what to look at. Deciding what the numbers mean for your situation is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a web developer. Part of my job is to create Web models or prototypes that include physical, interface, logical, or data models.

Context: We use Microsoft Excel and Structured query language SQL; the work draws on computers and electronics, communications and media and mathematics.
System: [network, communications]
Requirements: [users, traffic, reliability]

Draft conceptual and logical designs with capacity calculations. Show your working step by step and give spreadsheet formulas so I can reproduce the numbers.

10-minute exercise: Network or system model

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you create Web models or prototypes.

Step 2Fill in [System] and [Requirements] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Check the capacity math yourself before ordering hardware.

AI makes arithmetic mistakes. Recompute anything that matters with a spreadsheet formula.

Importance 3.2/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Develop models of information or communications systems..

Monitor security system performance logs to identify problems and notify security specialists when problems occur.

Monthly

AI suggests causes to test; the hands-on fix is yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI can suggest likely causes and a diagnostic order to try. Hands-on testing and the final fix are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a web developer. Part of my job is to monitor security system performance logs to identify problems and notify security specialists when problems occur.

Context: We use Linux; the work draws on computers and electronics, communications and media and mathematics.
System: [files, servers, apps]
Log excerpt: [paste with personal data removed]

Identify suspicious events, likely explanations, and next checks or actions. Rank causes from most to least likely with a quick test for each, and flag safety risks.

10-minute exercise: Security log review

Step 1Take a recent log excerpt with personal data removed.

Step 2Fill in [System] and [Log excerpt] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Verify each finding in the original log before acting.

Never follow AI repair steps that bypass safety procedures, lockout/tagout or manufacturer guidance.

Importance 3.7/5 · O*NET work activity: Monitor the security of digital information.. Also involves: Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues..

Develop system interaction or sequence diagrams.

A few times a year

AI generates options and references; taste and the final call are yours.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 39% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI to generate lots of options, references and rough mock-ups fast. The craft, the taste and the final call are what make it yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a web developer. Part of my job is to develop system interaction or sequence diagrams.

Context: We use WordPress; the work draws on computers and electronics, communications and media and mathematics.
System: [security, software, process]
Goals: [what it must do]

Describe the flowchart steps and decision points. Give 10 quite different options from safe to bold, then develop the best 2.

10-minute exercise: Flowchart or system diagram

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you develop system interaction or sequence diagrams.

Step 2Fill in [System] and [Goals] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Pick the idea that sparks something and develop it yourself for 5 minutes.

Check the usage rules for AI images and text in your field, and make sure the final work is original.

Importance 2.7/5 · O*NET work activity: Develop diagrams or flow charts of system operation..

Evaluate or recommend server hardware or software.

A few times a year

AI gets you up to speed; confirm findings with records or people.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 46% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

AI can get you up to speed fast and suggest where to look, but you need to confirm findings against real sources, records or people.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as a web developer. Part of my job is to evaluate or recommend server hardware or software.

Context: We use GitHub and Docker; the work draws on computers and electronics, communications and media and mathematics.
Need: [what we want to do]
Candidates: [tools]

Compare features, cost, integration and risks in a table, and suggest a trial plan. Give sources I can check and say clearly when you're unsure.

10-minute exercise: Software or tool evaluation

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you evaluate or recommend server hardware or software.

Step 2Fill in [Need] and [Candidates] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Check pricing and features on vendor sites.

AI can invent sources and citations. Open every link and confirm it says what the AI claims.

Importance 3.1/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies.. Also involves: Provide recommendations to others about computer hardware..

These stay human 1

They need your hands, your presence or your accountable judgment. Lean into them: they get more valuable as routine work is automated.

📏 Measured in this job (O*NET work context): Face-to-face discussions: once a week or more but not every day · Contact with others: contact with others most of the time · Impact of decisions: important results

Install and configure hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) servers and associated operating systems.

A few times a year

Physical, in-person work. AI helps with checklists and write-ups.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI helps around the job: decoding manuals and instructions, pre-job checklists, calculations and writing up what you did afterward.

Prep prompt

I work as a web developer. Part of my job is to install and configure hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) servers and associated operating systems.

Context: The work draws on computers and electronics, communications and media and mathematics.
Hardware: [wireless, servers, components]
Environment: [describe]

List install, configuration and tests. Include the tools, materials and safety steps, the measurements or settings to double-check, and a 3-line template for logging the job. Flag anything to confirm in the manufacturer's manual.

10-minute exercise: Hardware install plan

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you install and configure hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP) servers.

Step 2Fill in [Hardware] and [Environment] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Check it against the manufacturer's manual and your site rules, and add the steps only experience teaches.

Importance 2.9/5 · O*NET work activity: Install computer hardware.. Also involves: Configure computer networks..

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Skills to build

From O*NET's ratings of how important each skill is in this job, matched to which part of the work it supports.

With AI Use these to work with AI

When AI does the first draft, these are the skills you use to brief it and check what comes back.

Critical Thinkingimportance 3.8/5
Used in: Thinking Creatively
Reading Comprehensionimportance 3.6/5
Used in: Working with Computers
Writingimportance 3.1/5
Used in: Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Active Listeningimportance 3.5/5
Used in: Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

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Getting into this job

Bachelor's degree is most common (46% of workers)

High school or less 12%
Certificate or some college 21%
Associate's 17%
Bachelor's 50%

On-the-job training: 1–3 months
Related experience: 1–2 years

What workers in this job report, from O*NET surveys (typical values).

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