Blake Lundquist | Full-stack developer and educator. I’m working to build a healthier internet.

I am a full-stack developer specializing in the front end. I build and research applications that make the internet healthier and more accessible. I have taught programming to students of all ages in addition to developing and maintaining dozens of web products. Currently, I am an independent web developer working for organizations like Braver Angels and teaching front-end engineering at Thinkful.

Developer

I write clean, simple code, focusing on accessibility and progressive enhancement.

Languages:

JavaScript (Node, React, JQuery), PHP, HTML, CSS (SASS)

Tools:

Git
Gulp
Webpack
Jest
Mocha
NPM
Terminal
WordPress
Bootstrap
Foundation

Educator

I help people leverage their diverse backgrounds to excell in the tech industry.

Environments I've Taught In:

Bootcamps, Public Schools, Private Schools, Summer Camps, Libraries, Online

Concepts I Focus On:

Accessibility
Debugging/Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Using Free Resources
Progressive Enhancement

I work with organizations that make a positive impact.

Recent Articles

Highly opinionated writings about the web and front-end development.

2021’s Best Free Educational Resources for Front-end Developers
Dec 16, 2020
One-up your coding skills and industry know-how using these free tools, courses, and articles.
13 Semantic HTML Elements You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Aug 1, 2020
With the abstractions that modern front-end frameworks provide, it’s easy to dismiss plain old HTML as a thing of the past — a mere starting point that necessarily leads to “bigger and better” options. Developers with intimate knowledge of HTML are becoming rarer, and at the same time, experts in accessibility and progressive enhancement are needed like never before.
Four Google Analytics Alternatives that Focus on Privacy
Jul 26, 2020
Alternative analytics platforms are popping up that are more lightweight, open-source, and privacy-focused.