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
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates Windows bias in several ways: PowerShell is presented as a primary command-line option alongside the Azure Portal, with Azure CLI examples following PowerShell and even incorrectly labeled as 'PowerShell command' in the CLI section. There is a strong emphasis on PowerShell usage, which is native to Windows, and no mention of Linux-specific shell environments or patterns. The ordering of examples consistently places Windows-centric tools (Portal, PowerShell) before cross-platform alternatives (Azure CLI).
Recommendations
  • Correct the labeling in the Azure CLI sections to remove references to PowerShell, ensuring clarity for Linux/macOS users.
  • Explicitly mention that Azure CLI commands can be run in Bash, Zsh, or other Linux/macOS shells, and provide example shell environments.
  • Where PowerShell is referenced, consider providing equivalent Bash commands for common tasks (e.g., string manipulation, file copying) if relevant.
  • Add notes or sections for Linux/macOS users, such as how to install and use Azure CLI on those platforms.
  • Consider alternating the order of examples (e.g., present Azure CLI before PowerShell in some sections) to avoid reinforcing a Windows-first perspective.
  • Review and update any terminology that assumes a Windows environment (e.g., 'PowerShell command' for CLI examples) to be platform-neutral.
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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
2025-08-19 00:01 #85 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Biased Biased

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