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
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page exhibits a moderate Windows bias. Windows is presented as the default development environment, with Windows-specific tools (e.g., Docker Desktop for Windows, references to PowerShell/Command Prompt, and Windows paths) mentioned before Linux equivalents. Many setup and command examples use Windows conventions (e.g., c:\dev\iotedgesolution, %APPDATA%\Python), and installation instructions for Docker Desktop prioritize Windows. While Linux and macOS are acknowledged, Linux-specific instructions and troubleshooting are less detailed, and Linux tooling is often referenced after Windows. There are few explicit Linux shell command examples, and some environment variable setup tips focus on Windows first.
Recommendations
  • Provide Linux-first examples and instructions alongside Windows, especially for common developer workflows (e.g., use ~/dev/iotedgesolution and $HOME/.local/bin in examples).
  • Add explicit bash/zsh shell command examples for Linux and macOS users, including troubleshooting steps and environment variable setup.
  • Ensure parity in tool recommendations: mention Linux-native Docker installation and management before Docker Desktop for Windows, and clarify when WSL is required.
  • Include Linux-specific troubleshooting tips and clarify differences in file paths, permissions, and environment variable management.
  • Where PowerShell or Command Prompt is referenced, also provide the equivalent bash/zsh commands.
  • Consider restructuring sections so that Linux and macOS instructions are not subordinate to Windows, and use neutral language when referring to the development OS.
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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
2025-08-22 00:01 #88 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Biased Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased

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