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
powershell_heavy
windows_tools
windows_first
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a moderate Windows bias, primarily through the use of PowerShell commands and Windows-centric Azure tooling (e.g., AzPowershell, PowerShell@2 tasks) in CI/CD pipeline examples. While the workflows are shown running on Ubuntu agents, the scripts and authentication steps often use PowerShell syntax or Windows-specific tools, and PowerShell-based examples are given before or instead of bash equivalents. There is a lack of explicit Linux shell (bash) or cross-platform CLI alternatives for steps like authentication and dependency installation, which may hinder Linux-first or cross-platform users.
Recommendations
  • Provide bash/sh equivalents for all PowerShell commands and scripts, especially for authentication and setup steps.
  • Show both PowerShell and bash examples side-by-side in CI pipeline YAMLs, or clarify when a step is cross-platform.
  • Avoid using Windows-specific tooling (like AzPowershell or PowerShell@2) as the default; prefer Azure CLI or cross-platform tools where possible.
  • Explicitly mention and demonstrate Linux-native workflows, including using bash scripts and Linux package managers.
  • Ensure that all code snippets and setup instructions are clearly marked as platform-specific, and provide alternatives for Linux/macOS users.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-01-13 00:00 #246 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-12 00:00 #243 cancelled Biased Biased
2026-01-11 00:00 #240 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-10 00:00 #237 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-09 00:34 #234 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-08 00:53 #231 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-06 18:15 #225 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-09-07 00:00 #104 completed Biased Biased
2025-09-06 00:00 #103 completed Biased Biased
2025-09-05 00:00 #102 completed Biased Biased
2025-09-04 00:00 #101 completed Biased Biased
2025-09-03 00:00 #100 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-02 00:00 #99 cancelled Biased Biased
2025-09-01 00:00 #98 cancelled Biased Biased
2025-08-31 00:01 #97 cancelled Biased Biased
2025-08-30 00:01 #96 cancelled Biased Biased
2025-08-08 00:00 #74 completed Biased Biased

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