The text discusses the use of Electron, a framework that allows developers to build cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. The author, Eddie Zaneski, shares his experience building a desktop chat application using Electron, Twilio's IP Messaging service, and Ospry.io for image hosting. He covers topics such as setting up the project, implementing native notifications, drag-and-drop image uploads, and rendering images in the chat window. The article provides a step-by-step guide on how to build a desktop chat app with Electron, making it accessible to developers new to the framework.