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
Summary
The documentation provides both Bash and PowerShell examples for every CLI command, but PowerShell is always presented as a first-class citizen alongside Bash, rather than as a secondary or alternative option. There is a slight Windows bias in the ordering and parity of examples: PowerShell examples are always present, and in some cases, Windows-specific syntax (e.g., variable assignment, backtick line continuation) is shown. There are no Linux-specific tools, troubleshooting steps, or environment setup instructions; the focus is on the Azure CLI, which is cross-platform, but the documentation does not address Linux-specific nuances or alternative shell environments (e.g., zsh, fish). No explicit Windows-only tools are mentioned, but the consistent inclusion and parity of PowerShell examples elevates Windows usage to equal status with Bash, which is less common in Linux-focused documentation.
Recommendations
  • Add explicit notes clarifying that Bash examples are suitable for Linux/macOS and PowerShell for Windows, and mention that Azure CLI works on all platforms.
  • Consider providing examples for other popular Linux shells (e.g., zsh) or at least note that Bash commands work in most Linux environments.
  • If PowerShell is included, clarify its cross-platform availability (PowerShell Core) and note any differences for Windows vs. Linux users.
  • Add troubleshooting tips or environment setup instructions for Linux users (e.g., installing Azure CLI on Ubuntu, handling file permissions, using sudo).
  • If possible, provide a default example in Bash (Linux-first), with PowerShell as an alternative, to reflect the majority of cloud-native and orchestration users who use Linux.
  • Ensure that any file paths, environment variables, or command syntax are compatible with Linux conventions, and call out any Windows-specific differences.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
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 Clean Clean
2026-02-15 00:00 #383 in_progress Biased Biased
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 Clean Clean
2026-02-08 00:00 #355 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-14 00:00 #251 completed Clean Clean
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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