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

Bias Types:
⚠️ windows_first
⚠️ powershell_heavy
⚠️ windows_tools
Summary:
The documentation provides both Azure CLI (Bash) and Azure PowerShell examples throughout, but there is a subtle Windows bias. PowerShell is consistently presented as an equal alternative to Bash/CLI, and in some cases, Windows-specific tools and APIs (such as Connect-AzAccount and CommandLineToArgvW) are referenced without Linux equivalents or context. The documentation also references Windows-centric patterns (e.g., PowerShell error handling, Start-Sleep) and APIs before or more prominently than their Linux/Bash counterparts. There are no explicit Linux-only examples or guidance, and the documentation assumes familiarity with PowerShell and Windows scripting conventions.
Recommendations:
  • Where Windows-specific APIs or tools are mentioned (e.g., Connect-AzAccount, CommandLineToArgvW), provide equivalent Linux/Bash context or explain their relevance for cross-platform users.
  • When discussing error handling, provide Bash/Linux best practices (e.g., set -e, trap) alongside PowerShell's $ErrorActionPreference.
  • Clarify that both Bash (for Azure CLI) and PowerShell (for Azure PowerShell) are supported equally, and avoid implying that PowerShell is the default or preferred scripting environment.
  • Include explicit notes or examples for Linux users where behaviors may differ (e.g., file paths, environment variable access, script extensions).
  • Consider adding a section or callout for cross-platform scripting tips, highlighting any differences or caveats for Linux vs. Windows users.
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Scan History

Date Scan ID Status Bias Status
2025-09-11 00:00 #108 completed ✅ Clean
2025-08-11 00:00 #77 completed ❌ Biased
2025-08-10 00:00 #76 completed ✅ Clean
2025-08-09 00:00 #75 completed ✅ Clean
2025-08-08 00:00 #74 completed ✅ Clean
2025-08-07 00:00 #73 completed ❌ Biased
2025-08-06 00:00 #72 completed ✅ Clean
2025-08-05 00:00 #71 completed ✅ Clean
2025-08-04 00:00 #70 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-08-03 00:00 #69 completed ❌ Biased
2025-08-02 00:00 #68 in_progress ✅ Clean
2025-08-01 00:00 #67 completed ❌ Biased
2025-07-31 00:00 #66 completed ✅ Clean
2025-07-30 00:00 #65 completed ✅ Clean
2025-07-29 00:01 #64 completed ✅ Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed ✅ Clean

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