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
Summary
The documentation provides both Bash and PowerShell instructions for setting environment variables, but lists Bash first, which is positive for Linux parity. However, in the prerequisites section, there is a link to Visual Studio/MSDN subscriber benefits, which is Windows-centric and appears before the free account link. The authentication instructions mention Azure CLI, which is cross-platform, and do not reference Windows-only tools. There are no examples or instructions that are exclusive to Windows or PowerShell, and Linux users are not disadvantaged in following the tutorial. Overall, the page is mostly neutral, with a slight Windows-first bias in the ordering of account options.
Recommendations
  • List free Azure account sign-up before Visual Studio/MSDN subscriber benefits to avoid Windows-first perception.
  • Clarify that Azure CLI is cross-platform and works on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
  • Continue to provide Bash instructions first for environment variables, as this supports Linux parity.
  • Avoid mentioning Windows-specific tools or patterns unless Linux/macOS equivalents are also provided.
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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 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 Clean Clean
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
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Biased Biased

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