Abstract: An automation device with an execution mechanism for control programs and also a web-services stack for communication with other automation devices and/or automation software, as well as a method for programming thereof are disclosed. For programming and configuration of the control program, the invention provides that the automation device has an integrated, web-based programming interface. According to the method, a connection is set up between the web browser and a web-based programming interface integrated in the automation device, a programmer/configuration application is displayed in the web browser, at least one control program is generated by use of a programming language, and a web service is configured for access to the at least one control program.