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
Summary
The documentation provides both Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell examples for all operations, but PowerShell is given equal prominence as CLI, and is included in every code example. This reflects a bias toward Windows users, as PowerShell is primarily a Windows tool (though now cross-platform), and no Linux-specific shell examples (e.g., Bash scripts, usage notes for Linux environments) are provided. There is also a subtle 'Windows-first' bias, as PowerShell is traditionally associated with Windows, and its inclusion in parity with CLI can signal prioritization of Windows workflows.
Recommendations
  • Add explicit notes clarifying that Azure CLI commands work natively on Linux, macOS, and Windows, while PowerShell may require installation on non-Windows platforms.
  • Include Linux/Bash-specific usage tips, such as environment variable usage, piping, or shell scripting examples for common scenarios.
  • Consider providing Bash script examples for batch operations, or referencing how to automate with Bash in Linux environments.
  • Where PowerShell is mentioned, clarify its cross-platform availability and provide installation links for Linux/macOS.
  • If possible, add troubleshooting notes for common issues encountered on Linux (e.g., authentication, 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
2026-01-11 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 Biased Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased

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