The text discusses the ease of building full-stack applications using serverless technology, highlighting Firebase and Fauna as two prominent tools. Firebase, a backend-as-a-service, offers features such as authentication, real-time databases, and serverless cloud functions, making it popular among developers for its ease of use and JavaScript-like functions. Fauna, on the other hand, is a serverless application framework with a GraphQL API, known for handling complex queries and offering strong data consistency. The text compares the learning curve, setup, scalability, and pricing of both tools, suggesting Firebase for projects with simpler requirements and rapid development needs, while Fauna is recommended for applications needing complex query handling and scalability. Both tools have strong community support and documentation, though Firebase is more widely used due to its longer presence in the market.