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
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation provides both Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell examples for all operations, which supports cross-platform usage. However, there is a noticeable Windows bias: PowerShell is featured as a primary automation tool (which is native to Windows), and references to Visual Studio Code (a cross-platform editor but historically Windows-centric) are prominent. The prerequisites list Azure PowerShell before Azure CLI, and PowerShell examples are given equal prominence to CLI, despite CLI being more universally available on Linux/macOS. No Linux shell-specific guidance (e.g., bash, zsh) or notes about platform differences are provided. There are no explicit Linux-only examples or troubleshooting tips for non-Windows environments.
Recommendations
  • Clarify that Azure CLI commands work natively on Linux/macOS and Windows, while PowerShell is most common on Windows but also available cross-platform.
  • Add notes or links for installing and using Azure CLI on Linux/macOS, including shell integration (bash, zsh, etc.).
  • Consider providing bash script examples or highlighting differences in command syntax/usage between Windows (PowerShell) and Linux/macOS (bash).
  • Explicitly mention that Visual Studio Code and the Bicep extension are available on Linux/macOS, and provide installation instructions for those platforms.
  • Where possible, use Azure CLI as the default/first example, as it is more universally available across platforms.
  • Add troubleshooting or FAQ sections for common issues encountered on Linux/macOS (e.g., file permissions, path formats).
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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 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

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