The document discusses various join algorithms that can be used in MapReduce frameworks. It begins by introducing MapReduce and Hadoop frameworks and explaining the map and reduce phases. It then outlines the objectives of comparing join algorithms. The document goes on to describe several join algorithms - map-side join, reduce-side join, repartition join, broadcast join, trojan join, and replicated join. It explains the process for each algorithm and compares their advantages and issues. Finally, it provides a decision tree for selecting the optimal join algorithm based on factors like schema knowledge, data size, and replication efficiency.