The document discusses how NoSQL databases like OrientDB can improve web application development compared to traditional relational databases. OrientDB provides a fast, scalable, and flexible storage solution with transactions, SQL, and security. It combines the best features of newer NoSQL solutions with relational databases. OrientDB supports document, graph, and object-oriented data models and can be used for both online backup solutions and CRM applications. It also introduces OrientWEB.js, a new JavaScript library for building web applications with OrientDB.