Marty Friedel
@marty.friedel.au
Statamic/Laravel web developer, speaker, video gamer, landscape photographer, Lego lover and Les Mills group fitness instructor in Adelaide 🇦🇺. Head Code Monkey at Mity Digital. Cat dad.
Whether it is your real family, your chosen family, or some quality alone time, I hope you’re spending your day filling up on good vibes, good food and excellent people.
Because surrounding yourself with excellent people is a must.
Because surrounding yourself with excellent people is a must.
December 25, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Whether it is your real family, your chosen family, or some quality alone time, I hope you’re spending your day filling up on good vibes, good food and excellent people.
Because surrounding yourself with excellent people is a must.
Because surrounding yourself with excellent people is a must.
Today I set up @statamic.com 6, and rewired everything for Blade as the foundation of our new Starter Kit moving forward.
2026 is going to be a stellar year.
2026 is going to be a stellar year.
December 19, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Today I set up @statamic.com 6, and rewired everything for Blade as the foundation of our new Starter Kit moving forward.
2026 is going to be a stellar year.
2026 is going to be a stellar year.
Filming this made my day.
Following on from @jbrooks.uk carry on about Marmite at @laracon.au 2023, it was great to offer 2025 speakers legit ridgy-didge Vegemite... and it even fooled Mr Brooks here.
So here you have it folks: proof that James likes Vegemite.
Following on from @jbrooks.uk carry on about Marmite at @laracon.au 2023, it was great to offer 2025 speakers legit ridgy-didge Vegemite... and it even fooled Mr Brooks here.
So here you have it folks: proof that James likes Vegemite.
Hear from @jbrooks.uk how the Laravel team rebuilt Forge from the ground up to modernise its architecture and improve developer experience.
A great behind the scenes look at large scale Laravel engineering. 🎥👇
A great behind the scenes look at large scale Laravel engineering. 🎥👇
December 18, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Filming this made my day.
Following on from @jbrooks.uk carry on about Marmite at @laracon.au 2023, it was great to offer 2025 speakers legit ridgy-didge Vegemite... and it even fooled Mr Brooks here.
So here you have it folks: proof that James likes Vegemite.
Following on from @jbrooks.uk carry on about Marmite at @laracon.au 2023, it was great to offer 2025 speakers legit ridgy-didge Vegemite... and it even fooled Mr Brooks here.
So here you have it folks: proof that James likes Vegemite.
Feels like a Vesper Martini kinda night.
December 12, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Feels like a Vesper Martini kinda night.
It's a turn up "Groundhog Day" and sing-a-long while working kinda day.
Needing all the feels.
Needing all the feels.
a man in a plaid shirt stands in front of a band
Alt: a man in a plaid shirt stands in front of a band from "Groundhog Day: The Musical"
media.tenor.com
December 12, 2025 at 7:04 AM
It's a turn up "Groundhog Day" and sing-a-long while working kinda day.
Needing all the feels.
Needing all the feels.
Created an Image button for Flux's Editor component.
For this ultra-simple use case, images are stored inline as base64 encodes (given images are actually so rare for this use case), and a button to add/edit the alt attribute.
Swish!
For this ultra-simple use case, images are stored inline as base64 encodes (given images are actually so rare for this use case), and a button to add/edit the alt attribute.
Swish!
December 11, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Created an Image button for Flux's Editor component.
For this ultra-simple use case, images are stored inline as base64 encodes (given images are actually so rare for this use case), and a button to add/edit the alt attribute.
Swish!
For this ultra-simple use case, images are stored inline as base64 encodes (given images are actually so rare for this use case), and a button to add/edit the alt attribute.
Swish!
So the getJSON call for Flux's `editor` component creates some caret issues due to Livewire's re-rendering.
But I really wanted to find a workaround... and based on Mario Hoyos' approach, transformed it in to a re-usable Blade component.
www.martyfriedel.com/blog/a-worka...
But I really wanted to find a workaround... and based on Mario Hoyos' approach, transformed it in to a re-usable Blade component.
www.martyfriedel.com/blog/a-worka...
A workaround for caret issues in Livewire Flux editor component when using JSON
www.martyfriedel.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:14 AM
So the getJSON call for Flux's `editor` component creates some caret issues due to Livewire's re-rendering.
But I really wanted to find a workaround... and based on Mario Hoyos' approach, transformed it in to a re-usable Blade component.
www.martyfriedel.com/blog/a-worka...
But I really wanted to find a workaround... and based on Mario Hoyos' approach, transformed it in to a re-usable Blade component.
www.martyfriedel.com/blog/a-worka...
Gah I've done it again.
Clearly a late night reminder lacking critical words and context. Remember to cut what?
Clearly a late night reminder lacking critical words and context. Remember to cut what?
December 9, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Gah I've done it again.
Clearly a late night reminder lacking critical words and context. Remember to cut what?
Clearly a late night reminder lacking critical words and context. Remember to cut what?
You mean I have to pick just one...?
December 8, 2025 at 5:06 AM
You mean I have to pick just one...?
Not here to start any fights... but... moving forward for my @statamic.com sites, I'm switching from Antlers to Blade.
And this post explains why.
I think there'll be a few more posts in me about Blade along the way... but what do you think?
And this post explains why.
I think there'll be a few more posts in me about Blade along the way... but what do you think?
Why I'm switching to Blade from Antlers for Statamic sites
www.martyfriedel.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Not here to start any fights... but... moving forward for my @statamic.com sites, I'm switching from Antlers to Blade.
And this post explains why.
I think there'll be a few more posts in me about Blade along the way... but what do you think?
And this post explains why.
I think there'll be a few more posts in me about Blade along the way... but what do you think?
Reposted by Marty Friedel
to commemorate alan dye moving from apple to meta, here's one of his best quotes
December 4, 2025 at 11:19 AM
to commemorate alan dye moving from apple to meta, here's one of his best quotes
Come along to the last @statamic.com AU/NZ online meetup for the year, this Thursday at 2:00pm AEDT.
Not in the region, and can't sleep? You're very welcome to come too!
www.mity.com.au/statamic/au-...
Not in the region, and can't sleep? You're very welcome to come too!
www.mity.com.au/statamic/au-...
Statamic AU/NZ Meetups
We love working with Statamic. And worldwide, the Statamic community is so giving, welcoming and supportive.
www.mity.com.au
December 2, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Come along to the last @statamic.com AU/NZ online meetup for the year, this Thursday at 2:00pm AEDT.
Not in the region, and can't sleep? You're very welcome to come too!
www.mity.com.au/statamic/au-...
Not in the region, and can't sleep? You're very welcome to come too!
www.mity.com.au/statamic/au-...
Somehow my package can depart Denmark on Friday, travel to Germany, China then the Philippines, arriving in Sydney on Sunday... and then on Wednesday still not be in Adelaide.
Another was due Monday, but has been sitting at the depot.
Australian delivery partners really are the weakest link.
Another was due Monday, but has been sitting at the depot.
Australian delivery partners really are the weakest link.
December 2, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Somehow my package can depart Denmark on Friday, travel to Germany, China then the Philippines, arriving in Sydney on Sunday... and then on Wednesday still not be in Adelaide.
Another was due Monday, but has been sitting at the depot.
Australian delivery partners really are the weakest link.
Another was due Monday, but has been sitting at the depot.
Australian delivery partners really are the weakest link.
Love this... although I'd love some chocolate behind each door too.
Today is Day 1 of the Laravel OSS Advent Calendar.
Fresh videos for 25 days on packages you should know about.
laravel.com/advent
Fresh videos for 25 days on packages you should know about.
laravel.com/advent
Advent Calendar 2025 - Laravel - The PHP Framework For Web Artisans
The Laravel Advent Calendar reveals a new video walkthrough of a popular package daily from December 1-25.
laravel.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Love this... although I'd love some chocolate behind each door too.
Reposted by Marty Friedel
Make sure you RSVP for our December meet up happening this Thursday evening! phpxadl.com/meetups/3831...
Meetup @ The Original Coopers Alehouse,316 Pulteney St, Adelaide SA 5000 - PHP×ADL
Meetup @ The Original Coopers Alehouse,316 Pulteney St, Adelaide SA 5000 on Thursday, December 4th 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm ACDT
phpxadl.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Make sure you RSVP for our December meet up happening this Thursday evening! phpxadl.com/meetups/3831...
Reposted by Marty Friedel
In space, no one can hear you scream, but you can hear us say Ray lifetime licenses are back for a limited time starting NOW!
Don’t miss your chance to grab Ray at a stellar price, just in time for the upcoming release of Ray 3.0.
Don’t miss your chance to grab Ray at a stellar price, just in time for the upcoming release of Ray 3.0.
November 28, 2025 at 8:28 AM
In space, no one can hear you scream, but you can hear us say Ray lifetime licenses are back for a limited time starting NOW!
Don’t miss your chance to grab Ray at a stellar price, just in time for the upcoming release of Ray 3.0.
Don’t miss your chance to grab Ray at a stellar price, just in time for the upcoming release of Ray 3.0.
Oh I've said it before, and I'll say it again: the behaviour of patrons in cinemas is at an all-time low.
Abysmal what some think "acceptable public behaviour" is, especially when it selfishly disrupts others around them.
Yes, I'm the grumpy old man shaking his fist at clouds.
Abysmal what some think "acceptable public behaviour" is, especially when it selfishly disrupts others around them.
Yes, I'm the grumpy old man shaking his fist at clouds.
November 22, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Oh I've said it before, and I'll say it again: the behaviour of patrons in cinemas is at an all-time low.
Abysmal what some think "acceptable public behaviour" is, especially when it selfishly disrupts others around them.
Yes, I'm the grumpy old man shaking his fist at clouds.
Abysmal what some think "acceptable public behaviour" is, especially when it selfishly disrupts others around them.
Yes, I'm the grumpy old man shaking his fist at clouds.
There’s a new program in town: you may have heard of BODYPUMP… get ready to welcome BODYPUMP HEAVY to the team.
Heavy weights, slow controlled movements, and insane supersets.
Just grunted my way through release 1, have the shakes, and have put my hand up to trial it in club soon! Fingers crossed.
Heavy weights, slow controlled movements, and insane supersets.
Just grunted my way through release 1, have the shakes, and have put my hand up to trial it in club soon! Fingers crossed.
November 19, 2025 at 6:43 AM
There’s a new program in town: you may have heard of BODYPUMP… get ready to welcome BODYPUMP HEAVY to the team.
Heavy weights, slow controlled movements, and insane supersets.
Just grunted my way through release 1, have the shakes, and have put my hand up to trial it in club soon! Fingers crossed.
Heavy weights, slow controlled movements, and insane supersets.
Just grunted my way through release 1, have the shakes, and have put my hand up to trial it in club soon! Fingers crossed.
Whelp... Github won't let me clone a repo. Means I can finish for the day?
*looks at watch*
Oh, it's only 7:24am.
*looks at watch*
Oh, it's only 7:24am.
November 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Whelp... Github won't let me clone a repo. Means I can finish for the day?
*looks at watch*
Oh, it's only 7:24am.
*looks at watch*
Oh, it's only 7:24am.
Reposted by Marty Friedel
I can’t say enough about how amazing, welcoming and incredible @laracon.au was. Thank you @dyrynda.au for allowing me the opportunity to be there! Already counting down the days until 2026!
November 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I can’t say enough about how amazing, welcoming and incredible @laracon.au was. Thank you @dyrynda.au for allowing me the opportunity to be there! Already counting down the days until 2026!
Oh how I'd love for Apple's Passwords app to mature a little more so I could ditch 1Password... it's so flaky and dealing with their support is incredibly frustrating (and never gets issues resolved).
November 17, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Oh how I'd love for Apple's Passwords app to mature a little more so I could ditch 1Password... it's so flaky and dealing with their support is incredibly frustrating (and never gets issues resolved).
After a week away in BNE for @laracon.au, I've been at my dsk less than half an hour, and have already tagged a new release. Pretty sure that's what the Laravel team mean when they say "ship", right?
November 16, 2025 at 9:11 PM
After a week away in BNE for @laracon.au, I've been at my dsk less than half an hour, and have already tagged a new release. Pretty sure that's what the Laravel team mean when they say "ship", right?
It’s time to Level Up at @laracon.au - if you see me, come and say hi! I’m around helping out backstage, supporting speakers, and sharing good vibes. Because the people is what makes a conference, and this place is full of incredible people. The best!
November 13, 2025 at 8:18 AM
It’s time to Level Up at @laracon.au - if you see me, come and say hi! I’m around helping out backstage, supporting speakers, and sharing good vibes. Because the people is what makes a conference, and this place is full of incredible people. The best!
Reposted by Marty Friedel
