The document discusses Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) and how it can be used to develop a social networking application. It introduces ORM and explains that it maps objects to relational databases. It then discusses why ORM is useful, allowing for an object-oriented approach. It also covers how to use ORM with a dependency injection framework and generic Data Access Objects. Finally, it provides an example of how ORM could be implemented in a social networking application using value objects like Persons and Connections between them.