The document discusses dynamic programming and its application to the matrix chain multiplication problem. It begins by explaining dynamic programming as a bottom-up approach to solving problems by storing solutions to subproblems. It then details the matrix chain multiplication problem of finding the optimal way to parenthesize the multiplication of a chain of matrices to minimize operations. Finally, it provides an example applying dynamic programming to the matrix chain multiplication problem, showing the construction of cost and split tables to recursively build the optimal solution.