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
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a mild Windows bias, particularly in the 'Prerequisites' and 'Run the application' sections. Windows installation and environment variable instructions are mentioned before Linux/macOS equivalents, and Windows-specific tools (setx, PowerShell) are called out explicitly. However, Linux/macOS instructions are present and correct, and the code samples themselves are cross-platform.
Recommendations
  • Present environment variable instructions in a neutral or parallel order (e.g., group Windows, PowerShell, and Linux/macOS together or alternate which comes first).
  • In the 'Prerequisites' section, link to both Windows and Linux/macOS Node.js installation guides, or use a neutral landing page.
  • Where Windows-specific tools (e.g., setx, PowerShell) are mentioned, ensure Linux/macOS equivalents are given equal prominence and not as an afterthought.
  • Consider using tabbed or side-by-side formatting for OS-specific instructions to visually reinforce parity.
  • Review for subtle language that implies Windows is the default or primary platform.
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Flagged Code Snippets

   If you use PowerShell, run the following command:

    
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## Run the application

1. Set the environment variable.

    ### [Microsoft Entra ID (recommended)](#tab/entra-id)
    Set the environment variable named **AZURE_APPCONFIG_ENDPOINT** to the endpoint of your App Configuration store found under the *Overview* of your store in the Azure portal.

    If you use the Windows command prompt, run the following command and restart the command prompt to allow the change to take effect:

    
    If you use PowerShell, run the following command:

    
    ### [Connection string](#tab/connection-string)
    Set the environment variable named **AZURE_APPCONFIG_CONNECTION_STRING** to the read-only connection string of your App Configuration store found under *Access settings* of your store in the Azure portal.

    If you use the Windows command prompt, run the following command and restart the command prompt to allow the change to take effect: