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 CLI, Azure PowerShell, and the Azure Portal. While Azure CLI is cross-platform, the inclusion of Azure PowerShell examples introduces a Windows bias, as PowerShell is historically a Windows-centric tool (despite recent cross-platform support). Additionally, the documentation lists Azure CLI first, followed by Azure PowerShell, which is a positive sign for parity, but the presence of PowerShell-specific examples may still signal a Windows preference. There are no Linux-specific shell examples (e.g., Bash scripts, curl, jq), nor is there mention of Linux-native tooling or usage patterns.
Recommendations
  • Add Linux/Bash shell examples using Azure CLI, demonstrating output parsing with tools like jq or grep.
  • Clarify that Azure CLI commands work on Linux, macOS, and Windows, and provide explicit instructions for installing and using CLI on Linux.
  • If PowerShell is included, mention that PowerShell Core is available cross-platform and provide installation guidance for Linux users.
  • Consider including sample scripts for Linux environments, such as Bash or Zsh, to show parity.
  • Avoid implying that PowerShell is the default or preferred scripting environment unless justified by technical reasons.
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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 Clean Clean
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Biased Biased

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