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Bias Analysis
Bias Types:
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windows_first
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powershell_heavy
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windows_tools
Summary:
The documentation generally maintains good cross-platform parity, providing both Bash and Windows CMD examples for command-line operations. However, there is a subtle Windows bias: Windows CMD examples are always present and often appear alongside or before Bash, and there is no mention of Linux-specific shells or tools (e.g., zsh, fish). Visual Studio Code, IntelliJ, and Eclipse are mentioned as IDEs, but Windows-centric tools or patterns (such as the use of CMD and references to 'command prompt') are consistently included. There are no PowerShell-specific examples, but the presence of Windows CMD tabs and terminology like 'command prompt' reflects a mild Windows-first approach. Linux is supported and mentioned (e.g., in Java version tables), but not prioritized.
Recommendations:
- Ensure that Bash examples are always listed before CMD/Windows examples to avoid the perception of Windows-first bias.
- Explicitly mention that Bash examples work on Linux and macOS, and clarify that CMD examples are for Windows users.
- Include references to Linux-specific shells (e.g., zsh) or terminal environments where relevant.
- Where 'command prompt' is mentioned, add 'terminal' or 'shell' to be inclusive of Linux/macOS users.
- Consider providing a short section or note on any Linux/macOS-specific considerations, even if minimal, to reinforce parity.
- If possible, add troubleshooting or environment setup notes for Linux/macOS users (e.g., JAVA_HOME setup, Maven installation).
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