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Jacob Martella
@jacobmartella.me
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Web Developer working for UNTHSC. Also do freelance web development development work as well.
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Sandia Peak Tramway - second longest in the world. Takes you 3,819 feet up in 15 minutes. Desert floor to 10,000+ feet, 20-30 degree temperature drop.

Sunset rides are spectacular.

#SandiaPeak #NewMexicoPhotography
A high-angle shot captures two tram cars suspended against a steep, rocky mountain slope dotted with green vegetation. A tall blue support tower stands on the ridge, while a sprawling town with a grid of roads and buildings is visible in the valley background.
February 9, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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We hit 80 degrees here yesterday and immediately all of the allergies are saying hello today.

Definitely a Monday.
February 9, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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I don't think I'll ever understand the European fascination with "Country Roads". Like, why are they singing an odd up-beat version of the song in a break in the men's 5000m speed skating finals?

#Olympics
February 8, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Ep. 3 of "What I'm Working On" is live!

I released Livewire UI Components v2.0 and I'm showing off what I've built so far for the visual editor package.

Watch: youtu.be/P0LxdmmrZwI

#Laravel #Livewire #WebDev #BuildInPublic
What I'm Working On Ep 3: Livewire UI 2 0 & Building a Visual Editor
Welcome back to episode 3 of What I'm Working On. The last two weeks have been incredibly busy. I’ve officially released version 2.0 of my Livewire UI Components package with a brand-new design system, and I am neck-deep in building the most complex part of the Artisan Pack UI ecosystem: the Visual
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February 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Built a new open-source Media Library for ArtisanPack UI! It's an independent package with essential features: folders, categories, tags, and modern image formats. Get the full story on its development with Claude Code.

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#OpenSource #Laravel #WebDev
The Story Behind ArtisanPack UI's Open-Source Media Library - Jacob Martella — Web Developer
Discover how the ArtisanPack UI Media Library package was built, the key organization features it includes, and the roadmap for future image editing and search capabilities.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Introducing ArtisanPack UI Forms — a visual drag-and-drop form builder for Laravel.

• 15+ field types
• Multi-step wizard forms
• Conditional show/hide logic
• File uploads with validation
• Email notifications built in
• Accessible by default

Build forms in minutes.

#Laravel #ArtisanPackUI
A promotional graphic titled "Introducing the Forms Package" displays a screenshot of a "Form Builder" interface on a light background. The interface features a drag-and-drop sidebar on the left with options like Text Input and Email, and an editing canvas on the right showing a "Test form" with various fields.
February 3, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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This weekend's project that spilled into this week was moving all of the ArtisanPack UI packages from GitLab to GitHub for better visibility and collaboration. A lot of work, and still not 100 percent done, but it's nice to be mostly complete.

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#Laravel #BuildInPublic
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Open-source Laravel packages for accelerated development. CMS Framework, Components, Accessibility, Security & more. - ArtisanPack UI
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February 4, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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How long does it take you to build a contact form?

Labels, validation, error states, file uploads, email notifications, spam protection...

What if you could drag and drop the whole thing together in minutes?

Something new is coming tomorrow.

#Laravel #Livewire #ArtisanPackUI
February 2, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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This Epstein drop is HUGE and utterly disgusting. I don’t see how this man is allowed to remain in office. Where are the evangelical leaders, the soccer moms, the folks stocking up on eggs, the farmers, the small business owners.

Decide. Who are you?
January 30, 2026 at 10:04 PM
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Hello, Chuck Schumer. They are arresting journalists and buying warehouses for concentration camps.
perrybaconjr.bsky.social Perry Bacon @perrybaconjr.bsky.social · 11d
"The Democrats are pushing reforms that they know won’t work because they are doing performative, perfunctory opposition to try to quiet their base, instead of real legislating and fighting to dismantle Trump’s ICE and CBP." newrepublic.com/article/2059...
Senate Democrats’ ICE Proposals Are a Huge and Inexcusable Whiff
Their opening bid should have been eight or 10 bold proposals. But as usual, the Democrats start by negotiating with themselves.
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January 30, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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It’s that time of year! I’m breaking down the complete list of hardware and software I’m using for web development in 2026. From my computer upgrade to the specific apps that keep me productive, here is the full tour of my setup.

Watch the breakdown here: youtu.be/aRjYNls-UG8

#WebDev
My 2026 Web Developer Setup: Hardware, Software & Tools
It’s the start of a new year, which means it’s time to talk tools. In this video, I’m sharing a comprehensive look at my 2026 web development setup. From the hardware on my desk to the software I use to write code and manage projects, I break down exactly what I use to stay productive and build pow
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January 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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January wrap-up: The newsletter is live, the docs are improved, and I have been humbled by the feedback. Building in public means learning in public too. Onto February.

#Laravel #IndieHacker
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January 29, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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I'm sharing my January progress on ArtisanPack UI!
- 3 new Laravel packages: Forms, Analytics, & SEO.
- Livewire UI Components v2.0 is out with Livewire 4 support & ApexCharts.

It's been a busy month! Check out the full breakdown here: tinyurl.com/jm-janua...

#Laravel #Livewire #BuildInPublic
January 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Cadillac Ranch outside Amarillo - spray painted Cadillacs sticking out of the ground. You can spray paint them yourself. This sign warns you not to spray paint property... but the sign itself has been spray painted. The irony is perfect.

#cadillacranch #amarillotexas #texasphotography
January 28, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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Thankfully it looks like the power grid will hold this time around.

*furiously knocks on the nearest piece of wood*

This winter storm is no joke!

#txwx
A high-angle view of a suburban neighborhood completely blanketed in bright white snow under a sunny blue sky with scattered white clouds. Unlike the previous image, the road is fully covered and indistinguishable from the lawns, creating a seamless field of white. Long, dark shadows stretch across the snow, cast by the large beige brick houses and bare trees.
January 25, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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noem, miller, bovino, and every other fuck even remotely associated with DHS/ICE should never have a night’s peace for the rest of their sad, miserable lives
jeffrueter.bsky.social Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 17d
Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.

"Please get the truth out about our son."
Statement from Michael and Susan Pretti Parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti “We are heartbroken but also very angry. Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately, he will not be with us to see his impact. I do not throw around the ‘hero’ term lightly. However, his last thought and act was to protect a woman. The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump’s murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He had his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down, all while being pepper sprayed. Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you.
January 25, 2026 at 12:53 AM
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Woke up to a good bit of sleet on the ground. Looks like we’ve missed most of the freezing rain that was predicted, so that’s good news. Hoping the sleet turns into snow, but that might be wishful thinking.

#txwx
A high-angle view of a quiet suburban neighborhood street covered in a light dusting of snow and ice. Rows of large, modern brick houses line the curved street under a gloomy, overcast gray sky. The roofs and lawns are frosted white, and bare trees indicate it is winter. The road appears slick, and a single black streetlamp stands near a driveway holding a white car.
January 24, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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Ep. 2 of "What I'm Working On" is live!

I'm demoing the new Forms builder (multi-step & conditional logic!), plus my privacy-first analytics and SEO packages for Artisan Pack UI.

See the features in action: youtu.be/7-Lgw35QHYg

#Laravel #WebDev #BuildInPublic #OpenSource
What I'm Working On Ep 2: Demos of Forms, Analytics, & SEO Packages
Welcome back to episode 2 of What I'm Working On, my bi-weekly series where I show you exactly what I'm building to help small businesses succeed online. It has been a busy two weeks! In this update, I’m jumping straight into the demos to show you the progress on three major components of the Artis
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January 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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Waiting for fireworks on the Fourth of July in Texas. Kid spinning a light-up toy to pass the time. Sometimes the moments between the main event are more interesting than the main event itself.

#photography
January 22, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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Something I learned building ArtisanPack UI: defaults matter more than options. Developers do not want 50 configuration choices. They want sensible defaults that work, with the option to customize when needed.

#Laravel #IndieHacker
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January 22, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Building a custom Livewire UI library from scratch is a journey. When licenses blocked my path, I pivoted and built ArtisanPack UI Livewire UI Components—an open-source tool for building faster, custom Laravel app interfaces. Here's how I did it.

#Laravel #Livewire
ArtisanPack UI: Building Dynamic Laravel Interfaces with Custom Livewire Components - Jacob Martella — Web Developer
Go behind the scenes on how I built ArtisanPack UI Livewire UI Components—a powerful, open-source library for developers to create custom, accessible interfaces for modern Laravel apps like Digital Shopfront CMS.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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There have to be trials. Maybe some of the offending agents can avoid jail time by snitching on the freaks above them, but when everyone in the administration is already tweeting things like, "We're ordering five Code Reds (But Worse) every day, and you can't stop us", there might not be a need.
amreports.bsky.social Ashley Miller @amreports.bsky.social · 20d
An observer arrested in Suth Minneapolis. Photo by Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune
Several agents hold a person down and sprays them with pepper spray.
January 21, 2026 at 9:48 PM
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"You're not ready for how much the rest of the world hates Americans" I live here man I'm extremely used to the concept of hating Americans
January 21, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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The ArtisanPack UI Dispatch is live! Monthly tips, tutorials, and updates for Laravel developers. Subscribe and get the Quick Start Cheat Sheet free—a 5-page reference for getting up and running fast.

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January 20, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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On top of the Smokies. 🌲⛰️

The view from Kuwohi (formerly Clingmans Dome) never gets old. Standing at the highest point in the park, looking out over those endless hazy blue layers, you really understand why this place is so special.

#Kuwohi #GreatSmokyMountains
A scenic landscape view from the summit of Kuwohi (formerly Clingmans Dome), framed by two tall evergreen trees in the immediate foreground. Beyond the trees, layers of rolling mountain ridges stretch to the horizon, displaying a mix of autumn colors and dark green evergreens. The distant mountains fade into signature hazy blue layers under a clear, bright blue sky.
January 20, 2026 at 5:01 PM