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
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation shows a Windows-first bias in several areas. The authentication options section explicitly prioritizes Windows (interactive browser login is described as 'Windows only' and discussed first), while Linux is only mentioned as a default for device code login. The only explicit command for obtaining an access token references the Windows PowerShell cmdlet Get-AzAccessToken, with no equivalent Linux/Azure CLI example. There are no Linux-specific examples or shell commands (e.g., bash, sudo), and the documentation does not clarify cross-platform differences or provide parity in tooling references.
Recommendations
  • Provide Linux-specific or cross-platform examples where relevant, such as showing both PowerShell and bash commands for obtaining access tokens.
  • Avoid presenting Windows authentication methods first unless there is a technical reason; instead, clarify which methods are available on which platforms and present them in a neutral order.
  • For every mention of a Windows tool (e.g., Get-AzAccessToken), include the equivalent Azure CLI or Linux-native command (e.g., az account get-access-token) and usage example.
  • Explicitly state cross-platform compatibility for each authentication method and flag, and note any differences in behavior or prerequisites between Windows and Linux.
  • Add at least one example that demonstrates connecting from a Linux shell, including any necessary sudo usage or environment considerations.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-02-19 00:00 #399 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-02-18 00:00 #395 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-02-17 00:00 #391 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-02-16 00:00 #387 in_progress Biased Biased
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2026-02-14 00:00 #379 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-02-13 00:00 #375 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-02-12 00:00 #371 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-02-11 00:00 #367 in_progress Clean Clean
2026-02-10 00:00 #363 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-09 00:00 #359 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-08 00:00 #355 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-05 00:00 #343 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-04 00:00 #339 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-03 00:00 #335 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-02 00:00 #331 completed Biased Biased
2026-02-01 00:00 #327 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-31 00:00 #323 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-30 00:00 #319 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-27 00:00 #307 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-14 00:00 #251 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-13 00:00 #247 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-11 00:00 #241 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-10 00:00 #238 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-09 00:34 #235 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-08 00:53 #232 completed Biased Biased

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