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
powershell_heavy
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a moderate Windows bias. Windows-based examples (e.g., 'windows-latest' agent pools) are presented first for .NET and PowerShell, and the default appType is Windows. PowerShell is included as a first-class language, with only Windows agent pool examples. Windows deployment patterns and terminology (slots, agent pools) are emphasized, and Linux support is often mentioned as an exception or secondary consideration. Some Linux-specific notes are present, but parity is not fully achieved.
Recommendations
  • Present Linux and Windows examples side-by-side, or alternate which is shown first for each language.
  • For PowerShell, clarify whether Linux hosting is possible, and provide Linux agent pool examples if supported.
  • Explicitly state platform requirements and limitations for each language and deployment scenario.
  • Avoid language that implies Windows is the default or preferred platform; treat both platforms equally in instructions and examples.
  • Add more Linux-focused troubleshooting and best practices sections.
  • Where agent pool is specified, explain the rationale for choosing 'windows-latest' or 'ubuntu-latest', and offer guidance for cross-platform compatibility.
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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 Biased Biased
2026-01-06 18:15 #225 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-09-11 00:00 #108 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-10 00:00 #107 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-09 00:00 #106 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-08 00:00 #105 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-07 00:00 #104 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-06 00:00 #103 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-05 00:00 #102 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-04 00:00 #101 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-03 00:00 #100 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-02 00:00 #99 cancelled Biased Biased
2025-09-01 00:00 #98 cancelled Biased Biased
2025-08-31 00:01 #97 cancelled Biased Biased
2025-08-12 00:00 #78 cancelled Biased Biased
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 Biased Biased

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