The document discusses PHP enums introduced in PHP 8.1. It begins by providing examples of why enums are needed, such as for defining valid options for functions like curl_setopt() and representing statuses. It then covers how enums can help by enforcing valid values, allowing stronger typing, and avoiding bugs. The remainder of the document dives into details of enums in PHP 8.1, including the differences between unit enums and backed enums, and semantics like enums being fixed types that cannot contain state.