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
Summary
The documentation provides both Windows and Linux examples for most ARM/Bicep template scenarios, using tabbed sections for parity. However, in several key areas, Windows is presented first (e.g., in hosting plan and function app resource definitions), and PowerShell is the only scripting/deployment example shown in the 'Deploy using PowerShell' section, with no Bash or Linux-native shell equivalents. There are also more references to Windows-specific settings and behaviors, and some sample links default to Windows Consumption plans.
Recommendations
  • Alternate the order of Windows and Linux examples in tabbed sections, or present Linux first in some cases to balance visibility.
  • Add Bash/Azure CLI script examples for deployment (especially in the 'Deploy using PowerShell' section) to support Linux users.
  • Ensure that all sample links and references are available for both Windows and Linux, and not defaulting to Windows plans.
  • Where Windows-specific settings are discussed, ensure equivalent Linux settings are equally described and linked.
  • In summary tables and introductory text, avoid language that implies Windows is the default or primary platform.
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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 Clean Clean
2025-08-07 00:00 #73 completed Biased Biased
2025-08-06 00:00 #72 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-17 00:00 #53 completed Clean Clean
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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