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:
⚠️ powershell_heavy
⚠️ windows_first
Summary:
The documentation provides both Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell examples for configuring Key Vault references, but PowerShell examples are consistently presented immediately after the CLI, and no Linux shell-specific (e.g., Bash) or cross-platform scripting examples are given. The use of PowerShell, which is traditionally associated with Windows, may create a perception of Windows bias, especially as Linux users may expect Bash or shell script examples. However, the CLI examples are cross-platform, which mitigates some of the bias.
Recommendations:
  • Explicitly note that Azure CLI commands are cross-platform and suitable for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
  • Where PowerShell is shown, consider also providing Bash or shell script equivalents for Linux users, especially for scripting scenarios involving variables or more complex logic.
  • In tabbed code blocks, consider listing Bash or Azure CLI first (or clarify that CLI is cross-platform), and PowerShell second, to avoid the impression of Windows-first bias.
  • Add a brief section or note clarifying that all management operations can be performed from Linux environments using the Azure CLI.
  • If there are any platform-specific caveats (e.g., for Linux App Service), highlight them clearly and provide Linux-specific troubleshooting steps or examples where relevant.
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Scan History

Date Scan ID Status Bias Status
2025-09-13 00:00 #110 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-10 00:00 #107 completed ❌ Biased
2025-08-15 00:01 #81 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-07-13 21:25 #47 cancelled ❌ Biased
2025-07-13 20:48 #44 cancelled ❌ Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled ❌ Biased

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