The document discusses using LDAP and Cocoon to build a directory access application, providing examples of defining the LDAP structure and populating the directory, as well as using the LDAPEntryManager component in Cocoon to perform CRUD operations and retrieve data from the LDAP server. It aims to demonstrate how LDAP and Cocoon can be used together to create a working directory application and serve as a tutorial for others looking to implement LDAP.