.CHEF File Extension

Chef Infrastructure Code File

The chef file extension is used for Chef programming language source code files. Chef is an esoteric language where programs look like recipes. Chef files store code written in the Chef language. Ac...

General Information

Title CHEF File Extension
Extension .chef
Full Form Chef Infrastructure Code File
File Type Configuration Code File
Developer Chef Software Inc.
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Define resources
Additional Functions Automation, Configuration management
Features Reusable, Idempotent

File Characteristics

Quality Readable, Maintainable
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

System Configuration Yes
Infrastructure as Code Yes
Continuous Deployment Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Sensitive data exposure
Best Practices Version control, Encrypted data bags

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2009
Latest Version Depends on Chef Infra Client version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .rb, .json, .erb

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Chef Infra Client Free, Paid versions Windows, Mac, Linux
Chef Development Kit (ChefDK) Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Visual Studio Code Free Windows, Mac, Linux