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
Summary:
The documentation generally maintains good cross-platform parity, but there are subtle signs of Windows bias. In command-line examples, both Bash and Windows CMD are provided, but CMD examples are always listed second, which is a positive sign for Linux parity. However, the documentation refers to 'command prompt' in the getting started section, which is a Windows-specific term, and does not mention Linux shells (e.g., Bash, Zsh) equivalently. There is also a lack of explicit mention of Linux-specific tools or troubleshooting steps, and some terminology (e.g., 'command prompt', 'Terminal') is inconsistent. All Azure CLI examples are provided for both Bash and CMD, but there are no PowerShell-specific examples, which is good. There are no Windows-only tools or patterns, but the documentation could be more explicit in addressing Linux users and their environments.
Recommendations:
  • In the getting started section, replace 'command prompt' with 'terminal or command prompt' or explicitly mention both Windows and Linux shells (e.g., 'command prompt (Windows) or terminal (Linux/macOS)').
  • Wherever 'Terminal' is mentioned, clarify that it refers to Bash, Zsh, or other shells on Linux/macOS, and Command Prompt or PowerShell on Windows.
  • Add troubleshooting tips or notes specific to Linux environments, such as file permissions, environment variable configuration, or common issues with Maven/Java on Linux.
  • Ensure that any references to environment variables (e.g., JAVA_HOME) include Linux export syntax as well as Windows set syntax.
  • Consider including at least one explicit example of running or debugging on a Linux system, or referencing Linux-specific documentation where appropriate.
  • Audit for any other subtle terminology that may assume a Windows-first perspective, and rephrase for cross-platform inclusivity.
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Scan History

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2025-09-10 00:00 #107 completed ✅ Clean
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2025-09-02 00:00 #99 in_progress ❌ Biased
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2025-08-31 00:01 #97 in_progress ✅ Clean
2025-08-29 00:01 #95 completed ❌ Biased
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2025-07-19 13:51 #54 completed ✅ Clean
2025-07-17 00:00 #53 completed ❌ Biased
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2025-07-15 00:00 #51 completed ✅ Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed ✅ Clean
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled ❌ Biased

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