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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:
Summary:
The documentation page lists .NET and ASP.NET Core providers (primarily Windows-centric technologies) first in the table of configuration provider libraries, with their samples and release notes appearing before Java, Python, JavaScript, and Go equivalents. There are no explicit Windows-only tools or PowerShell examples, nor are Linux or cross-platform command-line examples present. However, the ordering and emphasis on .NET/Windows technologies may subtly suggest a Windows-first bias.
Recommendations:
- Reorder the provider libraries table to group by language family or present cross-platform options (e.g., Java, Python, Go) before or alongside .NET/Windows-centric options.
- Explicitly mention the cross-platform compatibility of each provider, especially for .NET Standard and .NET Core, to clarify that they are not Windows-only.
- Add a note or section highlighting Linux and macOS support, and provide links to Linux/macOS-specific samples or documentation where relevant.
- Ensure that future documentation includes examples and troubleshooting steps for Linux environments, not just Windows or Visual Studio workflows.
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