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
missing_linux_example
windows_tools
windows_first
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a bias toward Windows environments in several ways. While the content is largely cross-platform in its conceptual explanations, practical configuration and deployment instructions (especially for enabling CORS and authentication) reference the Azure portal UI and features that are only available or fully functional on Windows or in the Windows Consumption plan. There are no explicit Linux or CLI-based examples for configuring CORS or authentication, and a note explicitly states that CORS configuration is not available in the Azure Functions Linux Consumption plan, without offering a Linux-native alternative. All code samples are in C# (a Microsoft-centric language), and there are no shell, Bash, or cross-platform CLI examples for local development or deployment. The documentation assumes use of the Azure portal (a GUI tool), which is more common in Windows workflows, and does not provide parity for Linux command-line users.
Recommendations
  • Provide Azure CLI and/or Azure PowerShell examples for all configuration steps (such as enabling CORS, setting authentication, and deploying functions), ensuring that Linux users can follow along without needing the Azure portal.
  • Explicitly address Linux Consumption plan limitations by offering alternative solutions or workarounds, such as using Azure API Management or Azure CLI scripts, and link to relevant documentation.
  • Include examples in additional languages (such as JavaScript, Python, or Bash) where appropriate, especially for local development and deployment scenarios.
  • Add a section or callouts for Linux/macOS users, highlighting any differences in workflow or configuration, and ensure that all instructions are cross-platform where possible.
  • When referencing configuration files (like local.settings.json), clarify any OS-specific paths or environment variable differences.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Clean Clean
2026-01-13 00:00 #246 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-12 00:00 #243 cancelled Clean Clean
2026-01-11 00:00 #240 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-10 00:00 #237 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-09 00:34 #234 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-08 00:53 #231 completed Clean Clean
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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