The document details the specifications for a programming project that involves creating a Java application mimicking the functionality of the Java command line compiler, focusing on recompiling classes based on their dependencies. It describes the required GUI using Swing, which includes functionalities for building a directed graph from an input file, as well as generating a topological order for recompilation. Additionally, the document outlines project submission requirements, including source files, design decisions, UML diagrams, test cases, and adherence to Java coding standards.