The text discusses using Python, Redis Queue, and RQ Scheduler to schedule tasks. It provides a step-by-step guide on how to use these tools to execute specific code at specific times, including notifying users when the International Space Station is flying over their location using the ISS Open Notify API. The project involves setting up an environment with virtual environments, installing dependencies, writing functions as tasks to schedule, sending text messages with Twilio, and scheduling a task with RQ Scheduler. It also covers alternative methods for instant gratification, such as changing system time on Unix-based systems or modifying the send_text_message function to receive notifications every time the ISS passes by.