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 presents both Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell examples for creating the function app in Azure, but consistently lists Azure PowerShell (a Windows-centric tool) alongside or immediately after Azure CLI, without mentioning Linux-native alternatives or clarifying cross-platform compatibility. There are no explicit Linux shell (bash/zsh) or macOS-specific instructions, and PowerShell is given equal prominence to the CLI, which may suggest a Windows-oriented bias.
Recommendations:
  • Clearly state that Azure CLI commands work cross-platform (Windows, Linux, macOS), and consider listing CLI examples before PowerShell to emphasize platform neutrality.
  • Add explicit bash/zsh (Linux/macOS shell) command examples or notes where relevant, especially for steps involving environment variables, file paths, or shell-specific syntax.
  • Clarify in the prerequisites and tool installation sections that PowerShell is optional and primarily for Windows users, while Azure CLI is recommended for all platforms.
  • Where PowerShell is shown, consider providing a corresponding bash/zsh example or a note indicating that the CLI commands are suitable for Linux/macOS users.
  • Review included snippets and links to ensure they do not assume a Windows file system or shell environment.
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Scan History

Date Scan ID Status Bias Status
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed ❌ Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled ❌ Biased

Flagged Code Snippets

The [az functionapp create](/cli/azure/functionapp#az-functionapp-create) command creates the function app in Azure. It's recommended that you use the latest LTS version of Node.js, which is currently 18. You can specify the version by setting `--runtime-version` to `18`. # [Azure PowerShell](#tab/azure-powershell)