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
powershell_heavy
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a moderate Windows bias. PowerShell examples are provided alongside Bash, but Windows/PowerShell tooling is mentioned first or equally throughout. Prerequisites and instructions frequently reference Azure PowerShell and Windows-centric installation steps. There is no explicit mention of Linux-specific patterns or troubleshooting, and the CLI examples are generic rather than tailored for Linux environments. The documentation assumes parity between Bash and PowerShell, but the prominence of PowerShell and Windows tools may make Linux users feel secondary.
Recommendations
  • Add explicit Linux-focused instructions and troubleshooting steps, especially for common issues encountered on Linux distributions.
  • Where PowerShell is mentioned, clarify that Bash is recommended for Linux and macOS users, and provide links to relevant shell documentation.
  • Include notes about platform differences in environment variable handling, file paths, and permissions.
  • Ensure that Azure CLI examples are tested and presented in a way that is native to Linux (e.g., using export for environment variables, avoiding Windows-specific syntax).
  • Consider adding a dedicated Linux section or pivot, highlighting best practices and common workflows for Linux users.
  • Review installation instructions to ensure they do not assume Windows as the default platform.
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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
2026-01-11 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
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased

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