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Sal Ferrarello is a WordPress developer who is passionate about code and web development. Sal’s previous experience as a Magician/Juggler, Computer Science & Mathematics Educator, and Radio DJ makes him an entertaining and engaging speaker.

WordFest – July 22, 2021

Introduction to PHP Namespaces

PHP[world] – October 23, 2019

  • Enforcing Coding Standards with PHP_CodeSniffer
  • Object Oriented Primer: Inheritance, Abstract Classes, Traits, & Interfaces

WordCamp Philly 2019

Getting Started with Transients [Slides]

WordCamp Lehigh Valley 2019

Owning Your Website (keynote) [Slides & Resources]

WordCamp Lancaster 2019

Introduction to the WordPress Database [Slides & Resources]

WordCamp Philly 2018

Introduction to Post Meta [Slides & Resources]

WordCamp Lehigh Valley 2018

How to Avoid Mucking Up Your DNS [Slides & Resources]

php[tek] 2018

Gutenberg Comes to WordPress
June 1, 2018

WordCamp Philly 2017

Create Your First Shortcode [Slides & Resources]

WordCamp Baltimore 2017

Making Your Code Easy To Extend [Slides & Resources]

WordCamp Lehigh Valley 2017

Getting Started with Transients [Slides & Resources]

WordCamp DC 2017

Introduction to Post Meta [Slides & Resources]

WordCamp Lancaster 2017

Making WordPress Filters Work for You [Slides & Code Samples]

WordCamp US 2016

Blogging – The Best Thing I’ve Done as a Developer [Slides & Resources]

WordCamp Baltimore 2016

How Responsive Images Work in WordPress [Slides & Resources]

WordCamp Lehigh Valley 2016

Best Practices for Creating Custom Post Types [Slides & Resources]

WordCamp Lancaster 2016

How to Avoid Mucking Up Your DNS [Slides & Resources]

Philly Burbs Meetup 2015 – November

Hooked on Genesis [Slides]

WordCamp Philly 2015

Getting Started with Composer [Slides & Resources]

WordCamp Philly 2014

How to be a Designer that Developers Love [Slides & Resources]

What People are Saying

Always a great speaker!

— Jacob M. (@mishkinChi) August 18, 2019

Kicking off WordCamp Lehigh Valley, Sal Ferrarello @salcode – Sometimes you really need to read the instructions! #WCLVPA pic.twitter.com/poX2N3OuvX

— Paul Taubman (@WPSiteHelp) August 17, 2019

One of the best at this “simplify the complex” skill is @salcode. A PHP developer, Sal's WordPress-focused talks break down advanced technical items and concepts into digestible, not-scary, and learnable materials.

His talks are ALWAYS worth watching. https://t.co/8wFkUACUy7

— Liam Dempsey (@liamdempsey) July 8, 2019

very constructive talk that make database tables better understood by database-shy user (me) https://t.co/RZScr3pMZS

— Thomas Knoble (@tknoble) April 27, 2019

Mark @salcode’s latest talk for watching in @WordPressTV https://t.co/HpdM6tEY4v

— Eileen Violini (@_iviolini) April 27, 2019

I just realized my talk at @WordCampLanc is right before @salcode, and I'm eternally grateful to the WordCamp deities for it. Sal is a tough act to follow. He has a gift for making technical concepts and code not only comprehensible but engaging. #wclanc

— Susan Walker (@SusanWroteThis) April 5, 2019

Post meta with @salcode Always a great attending one of your sessions #wcphilly pic.twitter.com/qnNTqijTjT

— Mary M Lucas (@mary_m_lucas) October 27, 2018

@salcode Really well done presentation! One of the best beginner sessions I’ve seen in many years.

— Michael McGlynn (@reignition) October 27, 2018

Another great talk from @salcode! #wcphilly #WordPress #opensource https://t.co/CLtcuU8EXu

— Freddie Mixell (@FreddieMixell) October 27, 2018

This is a #mustattend session. Trust me, you won't be disappointed by what @salcode has to offer. https://t.co/BOcTB0LJp7

— Ryan, Matt (@RyanCommaMatt) September 25, 2018

Lots of awesome knowledge gained on shortcodes with @salcode's session #wcphilly

— Mary M Lucas (@mary_m_lucas) October 28, 2017

@salcode Thanks for the great talk on shortcodes at @WordCampPhilly and really appreciate your thoughts on using Booststrap! – PK

— mangoblogger (@mangoblogger) October 28, 2017

Thank you! Great presentation.

— Christine (@EmptyNestCoach) October 28, 2017

Wow, @salcode is a super engaging and energetic presenter. Need to get him to speak a future @phparch conference! 🙂 #wcbalt pic.twitter.com/vhu5pnxDCK

— Eli White (@EliW) October 14, 2017

Amazing talk by @salcode . "Don't hack WordPress plugins/core". Going to use mu-plugins moving forward! @wordcampbalt #WCBalt pic.twitter.com/u8rAyUxPC7

— Neha Gupta Goyal (@nehagupt) October 14, 2017

Really enjoyed your presentation yesterday. Clear and concise walk through that sparked a few ideas. See you next time!

— Jon Whitney (@sira_ulo_ko) October 15, 2017

Great real-life examples of transients from @salcode! Makes it easier to relate to the info. Thanks! #wclvpa

— Terri Tutich (@BTOTerri) August 19, 2017

With Sal Ferrarello @salcode explaining transients at #LV2017 #WCLVPA. Wonderful and so helpful. pic.twitter.com/UyRmPXRm4r

— Cecilia Caldas (@ChichiCaldas) August 19, 2017

@salcode great talk 🙂

— Natwar Maheshwari (@natwar86) July 14, 2017

https://twitter.com/eileenviolini/status/885877707594182656

Great talk Sal, thank you for presenting!

— BlueSkyPhoenix Design (@bsp_design) July 14, 2017

Thank you! So nice of you to share the resource, but I wouldn't have missed your talk for anything.

— Karens Wear Masks, JD (@websitemgmt) July 14, 2017

I have no doubt it will be a great talk! @salcode is great speaker and very knowledgeable! https://t.co/QRBu6OoRWG

— Ken Kramer (@kkramer2195) July 14, 2017

Here are some of @anthonydpaul's favorite WordCamp speakers. pic.twitter.com/PJUwX4EW84

— WordPress DC (@WordPressDC) April 19, 2017

.@salcode is a brilliant speaker. Breaks down complex concepts into understandable components with passion and humor. #wclanc

— Andy Stitt (@andystitt829) March 4, 2017

Have seen @salcode speak 3 times at WordCamps and he never fails to deliver a great talk. Informative and entertaining. #WCLanc

— Andrew Gehman (@AndrewGehman) March 4, 2017

Notes from a great talk by @salcode. Would definitely recommend you check it out! #wcus https://t.co/IY7wTlRAlG

— David & David from Payette Forward (@payetteforward) December 3, 2016

Great talk by @salcode at #wcus2016. Brisk talk, with valuable take-aways #WordPress https://t.co/4q9Bfua7hX

— CJ Andrew (@cjwebstudio) December 3, 2016

Thank you, @salcode for speaking about why developers should blog at @WordCampUS. I'm totally inspired to start a personal blog! pic.twitter.com/cUJ1vmkeKn

— David Needham (@davidneedham) December 3, 2016

Think about blogging as a way to invest in yourself, your brand, your future, and to help others. Funny, engaging, & helpful @salcode! #WCUS pic.twitter.com/90cIWdYV5q

— Cate DeRosia (@mysweetcate) December 3, 2016

As a former teacher @salcode doing a great job handling tech difficulties and still nailing his talk on importance of blogging #wcus pic.twitter.com/xfmqrKfsc7

— Greg Davis (@gregdavispsu) December 3, 2016

Clear, engaging, and FUN talk about responsive images in WordPress from @salcode at #WCBalt #WordCamp #WordPress

— Erica Palmisano (@eapalmisano) November 20, 2016

The best talk of #WCBalt so far! Thanks @Salcode https://t.co/DDj0z0Iu7R

— Isabelle García (@aicragellebasi) November 20, 2016

Feels like a whole new world has opened up after @salcode's talk last night. pic.twitter.com/YkQmgV2ixW

— Lauren Pittenger (@laurenpittenger) May 13, 2016

Absolutely loved @salcode's talk at @WPLanc on How to Avoid Mucking Up Your DNS! Be sure to check it out once the video goes live. #wclanc

— Nina Hambleton (@crossnina) March 5, 2016

Leave it to Sal Ferrarello to give us the perfect after-lunch session to keep us awake, laughing, and learning…

from Deborah Edwards-Onoro’s post Takeaways from WordCamp Lancaster 2016

Who knew that a talk on DNS can be so entertaining? Props to @salcode! #wclanc

— Kostas Nicolacopoulos (@KostasNi) March 5, 2016

Hello @salcode just wanted to let you know I really enjoyed your Hooks and Filters talk for #genesiswp – I will definitely keep up with you!

— Josh TechDev Walker (@JWTechDev) November 17, 2015

If you're just getting into (or want to get into) coding with Genesis, this is a must watch from @salcode. https://t.co/t7KKRhJgsT

— GenesisWPguide (@GenesisWPguide) November 13, 2015

@salcode great presentation last. First time I've heard Genesis explained in a manner I understood!

— 21xdesign (@21xdesign) November 3, 2015

.@salcode is killing this composer talk #wcphilly

— Camden (@ccccamden) June 13, 2015

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