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 Windows bias in several ways: PowerShell is presented as a primary automation method, with instructions to 'Open a Windows PowerShell command window' and references to Windows-specific tools before mentioning cross-platform alternatives. The Azure CLI section suggests using Windows PowerShell as a console application, even though CLI is cross-platform. There are no explicit Linux shell (bash) examples, nor are Linux-specific considerations or instructions provided. The documentation assumes a Windows environment for scripting and automation, and references to Linux or macOS are absent.
Recommendations
  • Add explicit bash examples for Azure CLI commands, demonstrating usage in Linux/macOS terminals.
  • Replace or supplement 'Open a Windows PowerShell command window' with cross-platform instructions, e.g., 'Open your preferred terminal (PowerShell, Command Prompt, bash, etc.)'.
  • Clarify that Azure CLI is available on Windows, Linux, and macOS, and provide installation and usage guidance for each platform.
  • Include notes or sections on Linux/macOS-specific considerations, such as file paths, permissions, or shell differences.
  • Ensure parity in scripting examples by providing bash shell scripts alongside PowerShell scripts where automation is discussed.
  • Review references to 'Windows Azure Storage Blob driver' and clarify cross-platform Hadoop driver support.
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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
2025-09-09 00:00 #106 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-19 00:01 #85 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Biased Biased

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