The text provides a detailed guide on developing a URL shortener application using the Ottoman Object Document Model (ODM), Couchbase Server, and Node.js. It highlights the preference for using an ODM over SQL queries for handling NoSQL data and outlines the process of setting up Couchbase Server and Node.js, including necessary dependencies like Express Framework and Hashids. The application involves creating a data model for URLs, establishing a connection to a Couchbase cluster, and implementing RESTful endpoints (/create, /expand, and root) for URL shortening, expansion, and redirection. The guide concludes with a suggestion to enhance the application by collecting analytics data, such as hit counters and browser information, to extend its functionality.