The document outlines seven key features of CakePHP development, highlighting its capabilities as an open-source framework that enhances web application development through an MVC pattern, ease of use, and numerous built-in tools. CakePHP allows for rapid application development with its object-relational mapping, security features, and reusability of code, making it an efficient choice for web developers. It emphasizes CakePHP's advantages in saving coding time and facilitating the creation of robust applications.