The document discusses WordPress frameworks. A framework provides extensions like functions and classes that can be used by developers to build plugins and themes. Frameworks aim to provide features like SEO optimization, valid HTML/CSS, flexibility, problem solving, compatibility, a flexible and stable API, and optionally a graphical interface. Examples of frameworks mentioned are Atahualpa, Hybrid, Thematic, Headway, Platform, and Carrington Build. The document clarifies that while parent themes provide functions, layouts and base design for child themes to build upon, a parent theme alone does not constitute a framework.