TurboGears is a full-stack web application framework for Python that aims to simplify the development of data-driven web applications. It combines the best features of several Python libraries and tools to offer a flexible yet powerful framework that supports rapid application development. Built on component integration, TurboGears allows developers to start with minimal complexity and scale their applications as needed. It provides features like an ORM using SQLAlchemy, a powerful templating engine, and robust support for both frontend and backend development.