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
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation page exhibits mild Windows bias by mentioning Windows-centric tools and patterns before their Linux equivalents. Specifically, in the 'environment' function section, the documentation references both 'az cloud list' (cross-platform Azure CLI) and 'Get-AzEnvironment' (PowerShell cmdlet), but lists the Azure CLI command first. However, the PowerShell cmdlet is Windows-focused and could be perceived as giving Windows users special attention. No explicit Linux-only examples or tools are provided, and there are no examples of running Bicep deployments from Linux environments or shell scripts.
Recommendations
  • Ensure parity by providing explicit Linux shell examples (e.g., Bash) for querying Azure environments, such as using 'az cloud list' in a Linux terminal.
  • Clarify that Azure CLI is cross-platform and can be used on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
  • Avoid referencing PowerShell-specific cmdlets unless also providing equivalent Linux-native commands or scripts.
  • Consider including a section or note about running Bicep deployments from Linux environments, with sample commands.
  • Review all tool references to ensure Linux and macOS users are equally supported and represented.
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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 Clean Clean
2026-01-11 00:00 #240 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-10 00:00 #237 completed Clean Clean
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

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