The document discusses the introduction of HTTP/2 and its implications for Java Servlet 4.0, highlighting key features such as multiplexing, binary framing, and server push. It addresses challenges in adapting the existing Servlet API to accommodate the new HTTP/2 paradigm, emphasizing the need for one request to potentially yield multiple responses. Additionally, it covers Java SE 9's support for HTTP/2 with an easy-to-use API for both blocking and non-blocking modes.