Sad Tux - Windows bias detected
This page contains Windows bias

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This page is part of the Azure documentation. It contains code examples and configuration instructions for working with Azure services.

Bias Analysis

Detected Bias Types
windows_first
powershell_heavy
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation demonstrates some Windows bias, particularly in the ordering and inclusion of examples for command-line usage. In several places, Windows-specific shells (Cmd, PowerShell) are presented before or more prominently than Linux/macOS equivalents. PowerShell is treated as a first-class language option, and Windows command-line patterns are detailed alongside or before bash equivalents. However, Linux/macOS instructions are present, and the use of cross-platform tools like curl and azd is consistent.
Recommendations
  • Ensure that Linux/macOS examples are always presented first or at least with equal prominence to Windows examples, especially in tabbed code blocks.
  • Where possible, use neutral terms like 'terminal' instead of 'command prompt' or clarify that both are supported.
  • For PowerShell, clarify its availability on Linux/macOS or provide bash/zsh equivalents where appropriate.
  • In sections where multiple shell examples are given, consider defaulting to bash (Linux/macOS) first, as it is more universally available across platforms.
  • Audit all code snippets and instructions to ensure that Linux users are not required to mentally translate from Windows-specific instructions.
  • Explicitly mention cross-platform compatibility for all tools and commands, and provide troubleshooting tips for common Linux/macOS issues.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-01-13 00:00 #246 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-12 00:00 #243 cancelled Biased Biased
2026-01-11 00:00 #240 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-10 00:00 #237 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-09 00:34 #234 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-08 00:53 #231 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-06 18:15 #225 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-09-12 00:00 #109 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-12 00:00 #78 cancelled Biased Biased
2025-08-11 00:00 #77 completed Biased Biased
2025-08-10 00:00 #76 completed Biased Biased
2025-08-09 00:00 #75 completed Biased Biased
2025-08-08 00:00 #74 completed Biased Biased
2025-08-07 00:00 #73 completed Biased Biased
2025-08-06 00:00 #72 completed Biased Biased
2025-08-05 00:00 #71 completed Biased Biased
2025-08-04 00:00 #70 cancelled Biased Biased
2025-08-03 00:00 #69 completed Biased Biased
2025-08-02 00:00 #68 cancelled Biased Biased
2025-08-01 00:00 #67 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-31 00:00 #66 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-30 00:00 #65 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-29 00:01 #64 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-28 00:00 #63 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-27 00:00 #62 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-26 00:01 #61 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-25 00:00 #60 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-24 00:00 #59 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-15 00:00 #51 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased

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