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
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation provides parity between Azure Portal, Azure CLI, and Azure PowerShell, but there is a noticeable Windows bias. PowerShell (a Windows-centric tool) is given equal prominence to Azure CLI, and in some places, PowerShell-specific instructions and troubleshooting steps (such as module installation and version checks) are included. The documentation refers to 'Azure PowerShell installed locally' and gives instructions for running PowerShell commands locally, which is primarily a Windows workflow. There are no explicit Linux shell examples (e.g., bash scripts), and no mention of Linux-specific tools or workflows. The CLI examples are generic and could be run from either Windows or Linux, but the documentation does not clarify or encourage Linux usage. PowerShell is presented as a first-class option, which may implicitly suggest a Windows-first approach.
Recommendations
  • Explicitly mention that Azure CLI commands work natively on Linux, macOS, and Windows, and encourage use from Linux shells (bash, zsh) where appropriate.
  • Provide bash script equivalents or examples for common tasks, especially in sections where PowerShell scripting is shown.
  • Clarify that Azure PowerShell can be used on Linux and macOS via PowerShell Core, and provide installation instructions for those platforms.
  • Where troubleshooting or setup steps are given for PowerShell (e.g., module installation), offer equivalent steps for Azure CLI on Linux (e.g., package manager installation, updating CLI).
  • Consider listing Azure CLI examples before PowerShell examples to reduce implicit Windows-first bias.
  • Add notes or callouts for Linux users, such as environment setup, shell compatibility, and common Linux workflows.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Clean Clean
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2026-01-09 00:34 #234 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-08 00:53 #231 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-06 18:15 #225 cancelled Clean Clean
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2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Clean Clean
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