What programming language does Chef use?

Chef primarily uses Ruby as its programming language, with infrastructure configurations written in a domain-specific language (DSL) based on Ruby. This allows Chef developers to define the configurations in code; thus, the infrastructure management is more programmable and reusable. Ruby’s flexibility and readability make Chef scripts easier to understand, customize, and maintain. For those already familiar with Ruby, Chef’s DSL ensures a gentle learning curve and streamlined management of even the most tricky configurations across diverse environments.