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
Summary
The documentation provides both Bash and PowerShell examples for all major steps, but PowerShell is given equal prominence throughout, which is uncommon for Linux-focused workflows. There is a slight Windows-first bias in the use of PowerShell, which is primarily a Windows shell, and in the explicit inclusion of PowerShell examples for every command, even though the Azure CLI and Kubernetes tools are cross-platform and Bash is the standard on Linux. There are no examples or notes for Linux-specific environments, nor are there troubleshooting tips for Linux users. The documentation does not mention Windows-only tools, but the parity of PowerShell and Bash may suggest a slight preference for Windows users.
Recommendations
  • Make Bash the default or primary example, with PowerShell as an optional tab for Windows users.
  • Add explicit notes or troubleshooting sections for Linux environments (e.g., differences in base64 encoding, file paths, or permissions).
  • Clarify that PowerShell examples are intended for Windows users, and Bash for Linux/macOS.
  • Include examples for common Linux distributions (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS) where relevant, especially for prerequisites and environment setup.
  • Remove unnecessary PowerShell examples for steps that are identical in Bash and PowerShell, or collapse them into a single cross-platform example where possible.
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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
2026-01-12 00:00 #243 cancelled 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 Clean Clean
2026-01-08 00:00 #228 cancelled Clean Clean
2026-01-06 18:15 #225 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Biased Biased
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-13 20:48 #44 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased

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