The document outlines the development of a Java class called 'bitmap' for manipulating strings of bits, which includes methods for setting, clearing, and checking bits, as well as comparing bitmap objects. It details the creation of constructors, primary methods, and the implementation of interfaces like 'Comparable' and 'Serializable'. Additionally, it describes how to build a test program that interacts with the bitmap class and manages true/false questions, culminating in a requirement to submit the Eclipse project and synthesis answers via email.