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
⚠️ windows_tools
Summary:
The documentation page exhibits a subtle Windows bias by specifying 'os = windows' as the default in the Gradle configuration block, without mentioning or providing guidance for Linux or macOS users. The runtime OS setting is presented as 'windows' without alternatives, and there is no discussion of cross-platform deployment or local development differences. While command-line examples use Bash and cURL (which are cross-platform), the documentation implicitly assumes Windows as the primary target environment.
Recommendations:
  • Explicitly mention that the 'os' property in the Gradle configuration can be set to 'linux', and provide an example or table showing possible values and their implications.
  • Add a note or section for Linux/macOS users, clarifying any differences in setup, deployment, or supported Java versions (e.g., Java 21 is Linux-only).
  • Ensure that screenshots, instructions, and references to the Azure portal or CLI are platform-neutral or include platform-specific notes where relevant.
  • Consider providing a sample build.gradle snippet for Linux users, or at least mention that the default 'windows' value can be changed.
  • Review the documentation for any other implicit assumptions (such as file paths or environment variable syntax) that may be Windows-specific, and provide cross-platform guidance.
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Scan History

Date Scan ID Status Bias Status
2025-09-12 00:00 #109 completed ✅ Clean
2025-08-12 00:00 #78 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-07-15 00:00 #51 completed ❌ 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

Flagged Code Snippets

azurefunctions { resourceGroup = 'java-functions-group' appName = 'azure-functions-sample-demo' pricingTier = 'Consumption' region = 'westus' runtime { os = 'windows' } localDebug = "transport=dt_socket,server=y,suspend=n,address=5005" }