Sad Tux - Windows bias detected
This page contains Windows bias

About This Page

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
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a Windows bias primarily in the ordering and selection of examples and tooling. In the 'Related content' section, Windows-centric tools (Azure PowerShell, ARM templates) are listed before Linux-friendly alternatives (Azure CLI, Terraform). PowerShell is highlighted as a primary automation method, and there is no explicit parity in Linux shell or Bash examples. The documentation references Windows-specific naming conventions and tools (e.g., Azure PowerShell) without ensuring equal visibility or instruction for Linux users. There are no explicit Bash or Linux shell examples, and the guidance assumes familiarity with Windows-based workflows.
Recommendations
  • Ensure that Linux-friendly tools (e.g., Azure CLI, Bash scripts, Terraform) are listed before or alongside Windows tools in example and quickstart sections.
  • Provide explicit Bash or Linux shell examples for all operations currently shown with PowerShell.
  • Clarify that all features and steps are available for both Windows and Linux App Service plans, and highlight any differences.
  • Add notes or sections for Linux users, including troubleshooting steps and environment-specific considerations.
  • Review and balance the ordering of related links so that Linux and cross-platform tools are not secondary to Windows-centric ones.
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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
2026-01-06 18:15 #225 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-09-16 00:00 #113 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-15 00:00 #112 completed Biased Biased
2025-09-14 00:00 #111 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-13 00:00 #110 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-12 00:00 #109 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-11 00:00 #108 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-10 00:00 #107 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Clean Clean