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.
It’s been a year today since I walked on stage at @laracon.au 2024 and opened up about my experiences with depression and anxiety.
Mental health should be talked about.
And with 2025’s conference just days away, a reminder to be aware of those around you who feel invisible.
youtu.be/0kwNx93aha0
Mental health should be talked about.
And with 2025’s conference just days away, a reminder to be aware of those around you who feel invisible.
youtu.be/0kwNx93aha0
Marty Friedel - The Invisible Developer - Laracon AU 2024
YouTube video by Laracon AU
youtu.be
November 8, 2025 at 3:14 AM
It’s been a year today since I walked on stage at @laracon.au 2024 and opened up about my experiences with depression and anxiety.
Mental health should be talked about.
And with 2025’s conference just days away, a reminder to be aware of those around you who feel invisible.
youtu.be/0kwNx93aha0
Mental health should be talked about.
And with 2025’s conference just days away, a reminder to be aware of those around you who feel invisible.
youtu.be/0kwNx93aha0
Apparently I’m the only dev in the village.
November 7, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Apparently I’m the only dev in the village.
Does anyone else get absolute FOMO anxiety / exclusion anxiety in the lead up to a major event like @laracon.au?
Just me? Awesome. I’m the shy guy freaking out about crowds and socialising.
Just me? Awesome. I’m the shy guy freaking out about crowds and socialising.
November 7, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Does anyone else get absolute FOMO anxiety / exclusion anxiety in the lead up to a major event like @laracon.au?
Just me? Awesome. I’m the shy guy freaking out about crowds and socialising.
Just me? Awesome. I’m the shy guy freaking out about crowds and socialising.
Just want to pause for a moment to show everyone how darn incredible this is. Absolutely nailed it!
October 31, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Just want to pause for a moment to show everyone how darn incredible this is. Absolutely nailed it!
Flux uses Tiptap for its Editor component - offering incredible interoperability with Statamic's Bard fieldtype. With one catch: Flux's implementation returns HTML.
Never fear, @joshhanley.au paired with me to help tweak the getter to get JSON instead.
www.martyfriedel.com/blog/making-...
Never fear, @joshhanley.au paired with me to help tweak the getter to get JSON instead.
www.martyfriedel.com/blog/making-...
Making the Livewire Flux Editor component return JSON instead of HTML
www.martyfriedel.com
October 29, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Flux uses Tiptap for its Editor component - offering incredible interoperability with Statamic's Bard fieldtype. With one catch: Flux's implementation returns HTML.
Never fear, @joshhanley.au paired with me to help tweak the getter to get JSON instead.
www.martyfriedel.com/blog/making-...
Never fear, @joshhanley.au paired with me to help tweak the getter to get JSON instead.
www.martyfriedel.com/blog/making-...
"What if my website could..."
Working with Statamic makes answering this question so fun: you get a best-in-class content authoring experience, but also a foundation within the Laravel ecosystem that helps me be creative with how to answer that question.
www.mity.com.au/blog/taking-...
Working with Statamic makes answering this question so fun: you get a best-in-class content authoring experience, but also a foundation within the Laravel ecosystem that helps me be creative with how to answer that question.
www.mity.com.au/blog/taking-...
Taking Statamic further: how Laravel turns a CMS into a custom platform
www.mity.com.au
October 29, 2025 at 4:11 AM
"What if my website could..."
Working with Statamic makes answering this question so fun: you get a best-in-class content authoring experience, but also a foundation within the Laravel ecosystem that helps me be creative with how to answer that question.
www.mity.com.au/blog/taking-...
Working with Statamic makes answering this question so fun: you get a best-in-class content authoring experience, but also a foundation within the Laravel ecosystem that helps me be creative with how to answer that question.
www.mity.com.au/blog/taking-...
Just a reminder, the next AU/NZ Statamic meetup is happening today at 2:00pm AEDT. Can't wait to see you there!
Full details:
www.mity.com.au/statamic/au-...
Full details:
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
October 15, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Just a reminder, the next AU/NZ Statamic meetup is happening today at 2:00pm AEDT. Can't wait to see you there!
Full details:
www.mity.com.au/statamic/au-...
Full details:
www.mity.com.au/statamic/au-...
Can’t wait to get page turning. Really what I need right now.
October 9, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Can’t wait to get page turning. Really what I need right now.
Had a little stumble yesterday with a Statamic site not showing any assets: but they did actually exist.
What gives?
I'm surprised it took months to experience this issue, so took some time to dig in to the Asset Container Contents cache added in Feb 2025.
www.martyfriedel.com/blog/underst...
What gives?
I'm surprised it took months to experience this issue, so took some time to dig in to the Asset Container Contents cache added in Feb 2025.
www.martyfriedel.com/blog/underst...
Understanding the Asset Container Contents cache in Statamic
www.martyfriedel.com
October 8, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Had a little stumble yesterday with a Statamic site not showing any assets: but they did actually exist.
What gives?
I'm surprised it took months to experience this issue, so took some time to dig in to the Asset Container Contents cache added in Feb 2025.
www.martyfriedel.com/blog/underst...
What gives?
I'm surprised it took months to experience this issue, so took some time to dig in to the Asset Container Contents cache added in Feb 2025.
www.martyfriedel.com/blog/underst...
I wonder if there's a way to get to Buffalo for @calebporzio.bsky.social's wire:live... and could use it as an excuse (again, seriously: wouldn't be the first time) to detour via NYC... 🧞♂️
October 2, 2025 at 7:03 AM
I wonder if there's a way to get to Buffalo for @calebporzio.bsky.social's wire:live... and could use it as an excuse (again, seriously: wouldn't be the first time) to detour via NYC... 🧞♂️
2025 has been hard: boundaries repeatedly pushed, burnt out. I'm struggling.
The first chapter of Donna McGeorge's upcoming "Red Brick Thinking" is hitting me hard. It is time for me to let go and create more space to work and live.
I need to.
Pre-order now: booktopia.kh4ffx.net/zx9WR6
The first chapter of Donna McGeorge's upcoming "Red Brick Thinking" is hitting me hard. It is time for me to let go and create more space to work and live.
I need to.
Pre-order now: booktopia.kh4ffx.net/zx9WR6
September 23, 2025 at 2:14 AM
2025 has been hard: boundaries repeatedly pushed, burnt out. I'm struggling.
The first chapter of Donna McGeorge's upcoming "Red Brick Thinking" is hitting me hard. It is time for me to let go and create more space to work and live.
I need to.
Pre-order now: booktopia.kh4ffx.net/zx9WR6
The first chapter of Donna McGeorge's upcoming "Red Brick Thinking" is hitting me hard. It is time for me to let go and create more space to work and live.
I need to.
Pre-order now: booktopia.kh4ffx.net/zx9WR6
Are you using the Two Factor for Statamic addon in your @statamic.com 5 site?
With this addon now being a core feature in Statamic, when the time comes for you upgrade to Statamic 6, you'll need to make some changes.
Check out the migration guide for full details:
docs.mity.com.au/two-factor/s...
With this addon now being a core feature in Statamic, when the time comes for you upgrade to Statamic 6, you'll need to make some changes.
Check out the migration guide for full details:
docs.mity.com.au/two-factor/s...
How to upgrade from Statamic 5 with Two Factor to Statamic 6
Statamic 6 now includes Two Factor Authentication as a core feature, and this addon will no longer work. This guide will help you get set up.
docs.mity.com.au
September 17, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Are you using the Two Factor for Statamic addon in your @statamic.com 5 site?
With this addon now being a core feature in Statamic, when the time comes for you upgrade to Statamic 6, you'll need to make some changes.
Check out the migration guide for full details:
docs.mity.com.au/two-factor/s...
With this addon now being a core feature in Statamic, when the time comes for you upgrade to Statamic 6, you'll need to make some changes.
Check out the migration guide for full details:
docs.mity.com.au/two-factor/s...
Shucks... 🥹 I made this video...
This is one of the best overall demos/tutorials of Statamic ever made.
Watch Marty Friedel build a Statamic 6 site in 40 minutes: youtu.be/Uwq6msfAs4k...
Watch Marty Friedel build a Statamic 6 site in 40 minutes: youtu.be/Uwq6msfAs4k...
Design to Statamic 6 in 40(ish) minutes
Presented live at PHPxMEL, Thursday 11th September 2025, but unfortunately had some technical issues with the recording: this is a special recording in one t...
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September 16, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Shucks... 🥹 I made this video...
I flew to Melbourne to take over PHPxMEL with an evening choc-full of @statamic.com content.
Want to add Livewire to your Statamic site? Or hook in to your Eloquent models? Let's take a look at how you can extend your Statamic site!
youtu.be/cLyIQVS6OFg
Want to add Livewire to your Statamic site? Or hook in to your Eloquent models? Let's take a look at how you can extend your Statamic site!
youtu.be/cLyIQVS6OFg
Livewire, Eloquent and extending Statamic 6
YouTube video by Marty Friedel
youtu.be
September 15, 2025 at 11:54 PM
I flew to Melbourne to take over PHPxMEL with an evening choc-full of @statamic.com content.
Want to add Livewire to your Statamic site? Or hook in to your Eloquent models? Let's take a look at how you can extend your Statamic site!
youtu.be/cLyIQVS6OFg
Want to add Livewire to your Statamic site? Or hook in to your Eloquent models? Let's take a look at how you can extend your Statamic site!
youtu.be/cLyIQVS6OFg
Going from Design to @statamic.com in 40 mins at PHPxADL was so well received... but with Statamic 6 in alpha at the moment, wouldn't it be great if we could try again?
youtu.be/oV5xPauQ2Lc
This is one of three (yes, three!) talks that I gave at the Statamic takeover of PHPxMEL on 11th Sep 2025.
youtu.be/oV5xPauQ2Lc
This is one of three (yes, three!) talks that I gave at the Statamic takeover of PHPxMEL on 11th Sep 2025.
Design to Statamic 6 in 40(ish) minutes
YouTube video by Marty Friedel
youtu.be
September 13, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Going from Design to @statamic.com in 40 mins at PHPxADL was so well received... but with Statamic 6 in alpha at the moment, wouldn't it be great if we could try again?
youtu.be/oV5xPauQ2Lc
This is one of three (yes, three!) talks that I gave at the Statamic takeover of PHPxMEL on 11th Sep 2025.
youtu.be/oV5xPauQ2Lc
This is one of three (yes, three!) talks that I gave at the Statamic takeover of PHPxMEL on 11th Sep 2025.
Hey Melbourne, are you ready? I’m on my way to takeover PHPxMEL with an evening full of @statamic.com! Can’t wait to see you there 🥳
September 11, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Hey Melbourne, are you ready? I’m on my way to takeover PHPxMEL with an evening full of @statamic.com! Can’t wait to see you there 🥳
That’s the face of a guy whose flight got delayed two hours, but was able to shift earlier. Way earlier. Like an hour’s time away. But who hadn’t packed yet. And had to leg it to the airport.
But yes, made it, and boarding is soon: @phpxmel.com I’m coming for you!
But yes, made it, and boarding is soon: @phpxmel.com I’m coming for you!
September 10, 2025 at 10:47 PM
That’s the face of a guy whose flight got delayed two hours, but was able to shift earlier. Way earlier. Like an hour’s time away. But who hadn’t packed yet. And had to leg it to the airport.
But yes, made it, and boarding is soon: @phpxmel.com I’m coming for you!
But yes, made it, and boarding is soon: @phpxmel.com I’m coming for you!
This is a fact.
September 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This is a fact.
Someone is absolutely exhausted.
The cat is asleep too.
The cat is asleep too.
September 2, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Someone is absolutely exhausted.
The cat is asleep too.
The cat is asleep too.
Hey Melbourne, I'm coming for ya!
Thursday 11th September, I'm bringing @statamic.com with me to takeover @phpxmel.com.
RSVP online, and I can't wait to see you there!
phpxmel.com/meetups/3283...
Thursday 11th September, I'm bringing @statamic.com with me to takeover @phpxmel.com.
RSVP online, and I can't wait to see you there!
phpxmel.com/meetups/3283...
September 2, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Hey Melbourne, I'm coming for ya!
Thursday 11th September, I'm bringing @statamic.com with me to takeover @phpxmel.com.
RSVP online, and I can't wait to see you there!
phpxmel.com/meetups/3283...
Thursday 11th September, I'm bringing @statamic.com with me to takeover @phpxmel.com.
RSVP online, and I can't wait to see you there!
phpxmel.com/meetups/3283...
Worst part about Livewire forms?
Remembering to include the 'form.' prefix on fields in the template.
🤦♂️ yes, I did it again.
Remembering to include the 'form.' prefix on fields in the template.
🤦♂️ yes, I did it again.
September 1, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Worst part about Livewire forms?
Remembering to include the 'form.' prefix on fields in the template.
🤦♂️ yes, I did it again.
Remembering to include the 'form.' prefix on fields in the template.
🤦♂️ yes, I did it again.
Happy 1st September!
The birthday promo emails are coming in. Yes, it's my birthday month. No milestone this year, but let's make me feel super special, visible and valued this year.
The birthday promo emails are coming in. Yes, it's my birthday month. No milestone this year, but let's make me feel super special, visible and valued this year.
September 1, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Happy 1st September!
The birthday promo emails are coming in. Yes, it's my birthday month. No milestone this year, but let's make me feel super special, visible and valued this year.
The birthday promo emails are coming in. Yes, it's my birthday month. No milestone this year, but let's make me feel super special, visible and valued this year.
The new UI components, Vue 3 and @tiptap.dev 3 in @statamic.com 6 means your Bard extensions need to be upgraded.
Want some help?
Check out this guide that gets my long-running (since Statamic 3) Les Mills Class Types Bard addon ready for Statamic 6.
www.martyfriedel.com/blog/updatin...
Want some help?
Check out this guide that gets my long-running (since Statamic 3) Les Mills Class Types Bard addon ready for Statamic 6.
www.martyfriedel.com/blog/updatin...
Updating a Bard addon for Tiptap 3 for Statamic 6
www.martyfriedel.com
August 30, 2025 at 8:05 AM
The new UI components, Vue 3 and @tiptap.dev 3 in @statamic.com 6 means your Bard extensions need to be upgraded.
Want some help?
Check out this guide that gets my long-running (since Statamic 3) Les Mills Class Types Bard addon ready for Statamic 6.
www.martyfriedel.com/blog/updatin...
Want some help?
Check out this guide that gets my long-running (since Statamic 3) Les Mills Class Types Bard addon ready for Statamic 6.
www.martyfriedel.com/blog/updatin...
And with today done, all of my @statamic.com addons (there's 14 of them!) are ready for Statamic 6.
August 27, 2025 at 7:50 AM
And with today done, all of my @statamic.com addons (there's 14 of them!) are ready for Statamic 6.
Isn't Logger for @statamic.com looking incredibly handsome in Statamic 6 using its new UI components?
August 27, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Isn't Logger for @statamic.com looking incredibly handsome in Statamic 6 using its new UI components?