The document discusses the introduction of the built-in Ruby method string#undump in Ruby 2.5, which serves as the inverse of string#dump by converting printable ASCII strings back to their original unescaped format. It outlines the motivation for its implementation, citing the need to read access logs from nginx and the challenges faced in creating an effective solution. Additionally, it mentions the development of an external gem, string_unescape, to address limitations and enhance functionality.