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, particularly in the 'Set up your dev environment' section, where Windows/Visual Studio is presented first and in more detail than Linux/macOS alternatives. Windows-specific tools (Visual Studio for Windows, Azure PowerShell) are highlighted, and PowerShell is included as a primary example for authentication. Linux/macOS alternatives (Visual Studio for Mac, Azure CLI) are mentioned, but often with caveats or less integration. There are no explicit Linux command-line examples (e.g., Bash), and the documentation does not mention Linux-specific development environments or editors (such as JetBrains Rider or Vim).
Recommendations
  • Reorder dev environment setup instructions to present cross-platform or Linux/macOS options first or equally with Windows.
  • Include explicit examples and instructions for Linux users, such as using Bash, common Linux editors (e.g., Vim, Emacs), and Linux-native development workflows.
  • Add parity for PowerShell examples by providing equivalent Bash or shell commands where appropriate.
  • Highlight that Azure CLI and Visual Studio Code are cross-platform and provide instructions for their use on Linux.
  • Mention and provide guidance for other popular Linux development environments (e.g., JetBrains Rider, Eclipse) where relevant.
  • Avoid language that implies Windows is the default or preferred platform for development.
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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
2026-01-12 00:00 #243 cancelled 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 Clean Clean
2026-01-06 18:15 #225 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-09-16 00:00 #113 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-15 00:00 #112 completed Biased Biased
2025-09-14 00:00 #111 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-13 00:00 #110 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-12 00:00 #109 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-11 00:00 #108 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-10 00:00 #107 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Biased Biased
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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