The text discusses using Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) tools like GORM in Go applications and how to use the New Relic Go agent to monitor performance expectations. The New Relic Go agent is an SDK that enables tracing and observation of a Go application, allowing developers to manually instrument their code and monitor database transactions. The article provides a step-by-step guide on configuring the New Relic Go agent, importing instrumented database drivers, and starting transaction traces in GORM applications. It also explains how to collect and analyze data using New Relic's UI, including visualization of database transactions and statistics like response time and throughput. The goal is to help developers understand their application's performance and identify areas for improvement.