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_first
missing_linux_example
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a strong Windows bias. All code examples are exclusively in PowerShell, which is traditionally associated with Windows environments. The authentication and environment variable setup instructions rely on PowerShell scripts and cmdlets, with no mention of Bash, Azure CLI, or Linux-native alternatives. The prerequisites and workflow sections mention both Windows and Linux VM extensions, but the step-by-step instructions and automation examples are Windows-centric. There are no Linux shell or cross-platform examples, and tools like Azure Storage Explorer (Windows-first) are referenced before any Linux alternatives.
Recommendations
  • Provide equivalent examples using Bash scripts and Azure CLI commands for Linux users.
  • Include instructions for setting up authentication and environment variables using Linux-native tools (e.g., openssl, az CLI).
  • Offer sample Azure Functions written in Python or Node.js, which are more common in Linux environments.
  • Reference Linux-compatible tools (e.g., azcopy, rclone) for downloading files from Azure Storage, alongside Azure Storage Explorer.
  • Ensure that both Windows and Linux workflows are presented in parallel, or clearly indicate cross-platform support for each step.
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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 Clean Clean
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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