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
powershell_heavy
windows_tools
missing_linux_example
windows_first
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a Windows bias in several ways. PowerShell is heavily featured for authentication examples, with multiple code blocks using the MSAL.PS module, which is Windows-centric. There are no equivalent Linux or cross-platform examples (such as using curl, Python, or bash). The only non-Windows example is Azure CLI, which is cross-platform but is presented briefly and before the extensive PowerShell section. No mention is made of Linux-specific tools or workflows, and the documentation does not provide parity for Linux users in the authentication/token acquisition steps.
Recommendations
  • Add Linux/cross-platform examples for requesting authorization tokens, such as using curl, wget, or Python requests.
  • Include instructions for using MSAL libraries in other languages (e.g., Python, Node.js) that work on Linux and macOS.
  • Clarify that Azure CLI is cross-platform and provide more detailed examples for its use.
  • Reorder examples to present cross-platform methods first, or provide parallel examples for both Windows and Linux.
  • Mention any platform-specific requirements or limitations for PowerShell/MSAL.PS, and suggest alternatives for Linux users.
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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
2026-01-11 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
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Biased Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased

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