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Template Functions String
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Bias Analysis
Detected Bias Types
windows_first
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation page for ARM template string functions is generally platform-neutral in its function descriptions and examples, which are all shown in JSON ARM template syntax. However, the 'Next steps' section explicitly recommends deploying templates with Azure PowerShell, a Windows-centric tool, and does not mention Linux-friendly alternatives such as Azure CLI or Bash. Additionally, references to .NET APIs (e.g., System.String.Format, Guid structure) may implicitly favor Windows/.NET environments, although these are relevant to ARM's implementation. There are no Linux-specific examples or deployment instructions, and the only deployment guidance links to PowerShell documentation.
Recommendations
- In the 'Next steps' section, add links and instructions for deploying ARM templates using Azure CLI and Bash, which are cross-platform and widely used on Linux.
- Where .NET APIs are referenced for formatting or GUID generation, clarify that these are implementation details and provide equivalent examples or notes for Linux users (e.g., how formatting works in ARM regardless of host OS).
- Ensure that any future examples or tooling recommendations include both Windows (PowerShell) and Linux (CLI/Bash) options, or present CLI/Bash first to avoid implicit Windows-first bias.
- Consider adding a tip or note at the top of the page stating that ARM templates and Bicep are fully supported on Linux, macOS, and Windows, and that deployment can be performed using Azure CLI, PowerShell, or REST API.
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