The document discusses the Pascal programming language and records data type. It provides an introduction to records, explaining that records allow grouping of different data types to define a structure like a book or person. It then shows how to define a record type by specifying the fields and their types. Examples are given to demonstrate defining and accessing fields of record variables. The document also discusses using records within arrays and using the "with" statement to simplify accessing fields. Finally, it provides a sample programming problem about booking airline seats to demonstrate using records.