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. https://bsky.app/profile/marty.friedel.auhttps://bsky.app/profile/marty.friedel.au/post/3mkjcfkexkk2zA client's @statamic.com site is expanding to new languages. Given its complex structure and number of Collections, I wrote a command that creates localisations across the site, making it ready for the translators to work through. And when they add a new language, we simply run the command again.28 Apr 2026 00:12 +0000at://did:plc:cbqzriptkfwd3djbj4e4ifyl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkjcfkexkk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/marty.friedel.au/post/3mjxvgit6dc26Created a new little adding for @statamic.com with a human-authored approach to a llms.txt file for your site. Why? Because agents don't need to read your colourfully worded slabs of human-friendly content, they need curated fact and clear signposts. https://statamic.com/addons/mity-digital/llms-txt21 Apr 2026 02:05 +0000at://did:plc:cbqzriptkfwd3djbj4e4ifyl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjxvgit6dc26https://bsky.app/profile/marty.friedel.au/post/3mjo6qoeac22mIn case you missed it, I'm starting to create some video content about @statamic.com... so thought I'd introduce myself, AND ask you what sort of videos you'd like to see. I've got a shortlist of ideas... but here's your make a suggestion (and say hi back!) youtu.be/i74z-3ZDkf4 https://youtu.be/i74z-3ZDkf417 Apr 2026 05:25 +0000at://did:plc:cbqzriptkfwd3djbj4e4ifyl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjo6qoeac22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/marty.friedel.au/post/3mjkwvdyud22lThis wasp is extra spicy. How do I know? I put sriracha in my scrambled eggs, and this wasp kept coming back for more.15 Apr 2026 22:26 +0000at://did:plc:cbqzriptkfwd3djbj4e4ifyl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjkwvdyud22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/marty.friedel.au/post/3mjgjerzch22sWell this is exciting... registered for LES MILLS CEREMONY Studio training in May.14 Apr 2026 04:14 +0000at://did:plc:cbqzriptkfwd3djbj4e4ifyl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjgjerzch22shttps://bsky.app/profile/marty.friedel.au/post/3mj4o6u4iyc2cLast Thursday, Claude Code used my entire daily allocation just thinking - with zero lines of code produced. But I got work done, because, well, I'm a developer. So I developed. AI may be a great co-pilot, but your skills are the safety net. Keep them sharp. https://www.martyfriedel.com/blog/ai-froze-so-i-coded-why-developer-experience-matters10 Apr 2026 06:13 +0000at://did:plc:cbqzriptkfwd3djbj4e4ifyl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj4o6u4iyc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/marty.friedel.au/post/3mix3gyqies2mI've made a number of purchases from imusic.au, based out of Denmark, but sold in Australian dollars. Their customer service is second-to-none, including when I pick up the phone to speak to someone in Denmark. Friendly, efficient, and incredibly helpful. More businesses need to be like imusic.au.08 Apr 2026 00:55 +0000at://did:plc:cbqzriptkfwd3djbj4e4ifyl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mix3gyqies2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/marty.friedel.au/post/3mhgtxn2cns2nThis is an interesting read. https://laravel.com/blog/which-ai-model-is-best-for-laravel But I have a question: given the performance of Codex with these tests, why is there such a seemingly one-sided love for Claude in the community? I’ve used many… have my thoughts… but curious about why you chose and love your AI tooling?19 Mar 2026 20:33 +0000at://did:plc:cbqzriptkfwd3djbj4e4ifyl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhgtxn2cns2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/marty.friedel.au/post/3mfkwgddaj22kTurns out someone is using my photo and name in a scam email about Statamic. The email address listed is some dodgy gmail email. This is not me... so please don't engage with them. No idea what I can do about it though.24 Feb 2026 00:37 +0000at://did:plc:cbqzriptkfwd3djbj4e4ifyl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfkwgddaj22khttps://bsky.app/profile/marty.friedel.au/post/3mfdlhy5xoc25“Star Wars: Outlaws” is a terrible game for a people pleaser.21 Feb 2026 02:33 +0000at://did:plc:cbqzriptkfwd3djbj4e4ifyl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfdlhy5xoc25https://bsky.app/profile/marty.friedel.au/post/3mdtsfckods2wMaybe I would make a good parent... I just scolded AI for being stupid and told it to "think about what it just did".02 Feb 2026 02:29 +0000at://did:plc:cbqzriptkfwd3djbj4e4ifyl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdtsfckods2whttps://bsky.app/profile/marty.friedel.au/post/3mdtksuljck2kMy add ons are ready for Statamic 6 - some may be a major version bump, others will work with their existing major version. Check out this post for a compatibility table: https://www.mity.com.au/blog/statamic-6-is-here-and-our-addons-are-ready02 Feb 2026 00:13 +0000at://did:plc:cbqzriptkfwd3djbj4e4ifyl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdtksuljck2khttps://bsky.app/profile/marty.friedel.au/post/3mdr2rcmkac2sIn case you missed it, @statamic.com 6 has been released this week. And I think there are three standout features that will help improve the DX for devs, and the UX for content authors. What do you think? What's your top feature in Statamic 6? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q40QQbo8IeQ01 Feb 2026 00:21 +0000at://did:plc:cbqzriptkfwd3djbj4e4ifyl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdr2rcmkac2shttps://bsky.app/profile/marty.friedel.au/post/3mdcludigzk2oYou know it is beyond hot when the water from the cold tap comes out warm.26 Jan 2026 06:17 +0000at://did:plc:cbqzriptkfwd3djbj4e4ifyl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdcludigzk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/marty.friedel.au/post/3md5f3yeqec27My happy place. IKEA construction.24 Jan 2026 04:32 +0000at://did:plc:cbqzriptkfwd3djbj4e4ifyl/app.bsky.feed.post/3md5f3yeqec27https://bsky.app/profile/marty.friedel.au/post/3mcjihmhmr225What better way to end a week than a painless update of a work-in-progress app to Livewire 4. Even better with a still-passing test suite.16 Jan 2026 06:39 +0000at://did:plc:cbqzriptkfwd3djbj4e4ifyl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcjihmhmr225https://bsky.app/profile/marty.friedel.au/post/3mcgo3pgztc2bI've been teaching Les Mills classes for 18 years now, and BODYPUMP for 8 years. This week I started teaching BODYPUMP HEAVY: tempo-based weight lifting for strength and lean muscle. The best bit: the music is drivingly brilliant, especially compared to the direction of the standard BODYPUMP music.15 Jan 2026 03:42 +0000at://did:plc:cbqzriptkfwd3djbj4e4ifyl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcgo3pgztc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/marty.friedel.au/post/3mcg7ojb3yk2kHey @statamic.com devs - with v6 now in beta, and a launch coming soon, some of our addons will require a major version number bump. Iconamic, Logger, Sticky Notes, Stripe Checkout, TinyMCE Cloud and Variable Number. Others are v5/v6 compatible. Check the docs for full details: docs.mity.com.au https://docs.mity.com.au14 Jan 2026 23:24 +0000at://did:plc:cbqzriptkfwd3djbj4e4ifyl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcg7ojb3yk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/marty.friedel.au/post/3mbv34rnsx22rEver wanted to get stuck in to @statamic.com, but want to use your familiar Blade for templates? You can... and it is easy to get yourself started! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mdUAi1qUaM08 Jan 2026 03:47 +0000at://did:plc:cbqzriptkfwd3djbj4e4ifyl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbv34rnsx22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/marty.friedel.au/post/3mbrwicbk2k2gYou’ve heard of chia pudding… but what about chia jelly? Made with fruit juice instead of coconut milk. With goji berries, a diced strawberry (have you seen the size of them?), 3 blackberries, 3 raspberries, 1/3 white peach, macadamias and shaved coconut. Ace breakfast for a 42 degree day.06 Jan 2026 21:46 +0000at://did:plc:cbqzriptkfwd3djbj4e4ifyl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbrwicbk2k2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/marty.friedel.au/post/3mbnoidi4ik2pSo this is new… hoping to record the first one tomorrow…05 Jan 2026 05:12 +0000at://did:plc:cbqzriptkfwd3djbj4e4ifyl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbnoidi4ik2phttps://bsky.app/profile/marty.friedel.au/post/3mbn2n2qqes2sArts and crafts with my new IKEA MYGGBETT door sensors. These used to be white. But a can of spray paint helped me make them better blend with the sliding door frame, and still have a functioning button and LED alert.04 Jan 2026 23:17 +0000at://did:plc:cbqzriptkfwd3djbj4e4ifyl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbn2n2qqes2shttps://bsky.app/profile/marty.friedel.au/post/3mbfi4awr2c25Yep, there’s more wildlife.01 Jan 2026 22:57 +0000at://did:plc:cbqzriptkfwd3djbj4e4ifyl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbfi4awr2c25https://bsky.app/profile/marty.friedel.au/post/3mbe2f6l55c2hUm… don’t want to sound like a stereotype, but a kangaroo literally just bounced past the front door. 🦘01 Jan 2026 09:19 +0000at://did:plc:cbqzriptkfwd3djbj4e4ifyl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbe2f6l55c2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/marty.friedel.au/post/3mbdfoevpxs2kOver 90 hours of playtime over 5 months, Death Standing 2 wrapped as did 2025. Weird, a stellar soundtrack, and also dealing with some sensitively deep themes, I’m not ashamed to admit to wet eyes at several moments. With most of its time set in Australia, it resonated a little more personally.01 Jan 2026 03:08 +0000at://did:plc:cbqzriptkfwd3djbj4e4ifyl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbdfoevpxs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/marty.friedel.au/post/3marznwvv2k2kWhether 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.25 Dec 2025 05:18 +0000at://did:plc:cbqzriptkfwd3djbj4e4ifyl/app.bsky.feed.post/3marznwvv2k2khttps://bsky.app/profile/marty.friedel.au/post/3macotpv4o22mToday 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.19 Dec 2025 02:54 +0000at://did:plc:cbqzriptkfwd3djbj4e4ifyl/app.bsky.feed.post/3macotpv4o22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/marty.friedel.au/post/3ma7yidq6y22zFilming 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. [contains quote post or other embedded content]18 Dec 2025 01:09 +0000at://did:plc:cbqzriptkfwd3djbj4e4ifyl/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma7yidq6y22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/marty.friedel.au/post/3m7rqixrbes2pFeels like a Vesper Martini kinda night.12 Dec 2025 09:09 +0000at://did:plc:cbqzriptkfwd3djbj4e4ifyl/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7rqixrbes2p