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
⚠️ missing_linux_example
⚠️ windows_tools
Summary:
The documentation demonstrates a Windows bias by prioritizing Windows and PowerShell-based workflows, especially for development and database administration tasks. Visual Studio for Windows is presented first and in more detail, while Linux/macOS workflows are either absent or less emphasized. Key steps such as connecting to SQL Database for permission grants rely on PowerShell and sqlcmd, with no explicit Linux or cross-platform alternatives. The use of Windows-centric tools and patterns (Visual Studio, PowerShell) is prevalent, and Linux-native or cross-platform equivalents are not provided or are less visible.
Recommendations:
  • Provide explicit Linux/macOS examples for all command-line steps, especially for connecting to Azure SQL Database (e.g., using sqlcmd or Azure Data CLI on Linux/macOS).
  • Include instructions for setting up and using Visual Studio Code or JetBrains Rider on Linux/macOS for development and debugging, not just Visual Studio for Windows.
  • When listing development environments, avoid putting Windows/Visual Studio first by default; present all major platforms equally or in parallel tabbed sections.
  • For database permission grants, show how to use sqlcmd or Azure Data CLI on Linux/macOS, and clarify any prerequisites or differences.
  • Avoid assuming PowerShell is available; provide Bash or shell alternatives for all scripts and commands.
  • Explicitly mention and support Linux and macOS in all setup and troubleshooting sections.
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Scan History

Date Scan ID Status Bias Status
2025-09-10 00:00 #107 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-09 00:00 #106 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-08 00:00 #105 completed ❌ Biased
2025-09-07 00:00 #104 completed ❌ Biased
2025-09-06 00:00 #103 completed ❌ Biased
2025-09-05 00:00 #102 completed ❌ Biased
2025-09-04 00:00 #101 completed ❌ Biased
2025-09-03 00:00 #100 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-02 00:00 #99 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed ❌ Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled ❌ Biased

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