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
windows_first
powershell_heavy
Summary
The documentation provides activation instructions for the Python virtual environment on Linux, macOS, and Windows, but lists Windows last and uses PowerShell syntax for Windows. There is no evidence of exclusive use of Windows tools or missing Linux examples; all major steps are cross-platform and use Visual Studio Code and Azure Functions Core Tools, which are available on all platforms. However, the Windows instructions use PowerShell, and the order of presentation puts Linux and macOS before Windows, which is less typical for Microsoft documentation (usually Windows is first). No Linux-specific tools or patterns are omitted, and parity is generally good.
Recommendations
  • Ensure that all platform instructions (Linux, macOS, Windows) are presented with equal prominence and clarity.
  • Consider listing platforms in alphabetical order or explicitly stating that all platforms are supported equally.
  • Provide both PowerShell and Command Prompt activation commands for Windows, as some users may use cmd.exe.
  • Add explicit notes or links for Linux users regarding installation of Azure Functions Core Tools and Azurite, as package managers and installation steps may differ.
  • Verify that all screenshots and UI instructions are equally applicable to Linux and macOS users (e.g., keyboard shortcuts, terminal behavior).
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-17 00:00 #262 completed Clean Clean
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 Biased Biased
2026-01-06 18:15 #225 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-09-16 00:00 #113 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-30 00:01 #96 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Clean Clean

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