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
windows_examples_prominent
powershell_heavy
Summary
The documentation provides both Windows and Linux examples for most deployment scenarios, but Windows examples are consistently presented first and with more prominence. PowerShell is featured as a primary deployment method, while Linux shell equivalents (e.g., Bash, Azure CLI) are less emphasized. Some references and sample links default to Windows-based templates. This ordering and emphasis may subtly reinforce Windows as the default or preferred platform, even though Linux parity is generally maintained in the technical content.
Recommendations
  • Alternate the order of Windows and Linux examples, or present Linux examples first in some sections to avoid implicit prioritization.
  • Provide equivalent Bash/Azure CLI deployment instructions alongside PowerShell, especially in the 'Deploy your template' section.
  • Ensure sample links and references include both Windows and Linux templates, or clarify when a template is OS-specific.
  • Explicitly state platform parity goals at the beginning of the documentation to reinforce equal support.
  • Audit for any subtle language that implies Windows is the default or preferred platform and revise for neutrality.
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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 Biased Biased
2026-01-06 18:15 #225 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-09-12 00:00 #109 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-12 00:00 #78 cancelled Biased Biased
2025-08-11 00:00 #77 completed Biased Biased
2025-08-10 00:00 #76 completed Biased Biased
2025-08-09 00:00 #75 completed Biased Biased
2025-08-08 00:00 #74 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-07 00:00 #73 completed Biased Biased
2025-08-06 00:00 #72 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-17 00:00 #53 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased

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