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
⚠️ windows_tools
⚠️ missing_linux_example
Summary:
The documentation demonstrates a mild Windows bias in several areas: Windows commands and tools (such as PowerShell and 'py') are often mentioned before or in more detail than their Linux equivalents. Some instructions and examples are Windows-centric or lack parity in Linux-specific guidance. While Linux is acknowledged as the Azure Functions runtime environment, and some Unix-like examples are present, the documentation could better balance platform representation, especially in command-line instructions and troubleshooting steps.
Recommendations:
  • Ensure all command-line examples are provided for both Windows (PowerShell/CMD) and Linux/macOS (Bash), and present them in parallel or with equal prominence.
  • When referencing tools like 'py' (Windows Python launcher), also mention 'python3' for Linux/macOS, and clarify which platforms each applies to.
  • Avoid listing Windows commands or tools first by default; alternate the order or present both together.
  • Where platform-specific issues are discussed (e.g., pywin32), provide equivalent Linux/macOS troubleshooting steps or explicitly state if none exist.
  • Expand on Linux-native tools and workflows (e.g., using Bash, Linux file paths, package managers) where relevant.
  • Audit all sections for missing Linux/macOS examples, especially in deployment, troubleshooting, and environment setup instructions.
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Scan History

Date Scan ID Status Bias Status
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 in_progress ✅ Clean
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

### [PowerShell](#tab/powershell)
### [Cmd](#tab/cmd)