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
windows_first
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a Windows bias in several areas. PowerShell and Windows-centric tools (e.g., AzPowershell, Azure PowerShell, PowerShell@2 tasks) are used prominently in both GitHub Actions and Azure Pipelines examples, often as the default or first method shown for authentication and setup. There is a lack of equivalent Linux shell (bash/sh) examples, and Windows/PowerShell tooling is referenced before any Linux alternatives. This may create friction for users on Linux-based CI runners or those preferring cross-platform shell scripts.
Recommendations
  • Provide equivalent bash/sh examples for authentication and setup steps, especially for CI runners using Ubuntu or other Linux environments.
  • When referencing Azure CLI or PowerShell, clarify cross-platform compatibility and offer both Windows and Linux command alternatives.
  • Avoid defaulting to PowerShell-based tasks in CI pipeline YAML; offer bash-based alternatives or highlight platform-agnostic approaches.
  • Explicitly mention that all steps can be performed on Linux runners and provide sample commands/scripts for Linux environments.
  • Review all code samples and workflow steps to ensure parity between Windows and Linux, including installation, authentication, and test execution.
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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
2025-09-11 00:00 #108 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-11 00:00 #77 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-10 00:00 #76 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-09 00:00 #75 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-08 00:00 #74 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Biased Biased

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