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 examples for Azure Portal, Azure CLI, Azure PowerShell, and ARM templates. However, PowerShell is given equal prominence to CLI, and references to PowerShell commands and patterns are extensive throughout the page. PowerShell is a Windows-centric tool, and its inclusion alongside CLI (which is cross-platform) may suggest a bias toward Windows users. There are no explicit Linux-specific examples or mentions of Linux-native tools or shell scripting, and PowerShell is listed before ARM templates, which are platform-neutral. The documentation does not mention Bash, Linux shell, or other Linux-specific patterns, nor does it clarify CLI usage on Linux.
Recommendations
  • Add explicit Bash/Linux shell examples for CLI commands, demonstrating usage in a Linux environment (e.g., with environment variables, piping, etc.).
  • Clarify that Azure CLI is cross-platform and provide guidance for Linux users (e.g., installation, usage in Bash).
  • Consider listing CLI examples before PowerShell to reflect the cross-platform nature of CLI and avoid Windows-first ordering.
  • Add a note or section on using these tools from Linux/macOS, including any differences or tips for non-Windows environments.
  • Reduce reliance on PowerShell-specific patterns, or provide equivalent Bash scripting examples for Linux users.
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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
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased

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