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 Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell examples for all command-line operations, but PowerShell is given equal prominence to CLI, and is presented as a first-class option throughout. This can be interpreted as a Windows bias, since PowerShell is primarily a Windows tool (though it is available cross-platform), and many Linux users would expect Bash or shell scripting examples. There are no explicit Linux-specific instructions, nor is there mention of Linux tools or shell environments. The Azure CLI examples are cross-platform, but the documentation does not clarify this, nor does it provide any Linux-specific guidance or troubleshooting.
Recommendations
  • Explicitly state that Azure CLI commands work on Linux, macOS, and Windows, and are recommended for cross-platform usage.
  • Add a note clarifying that PowerShell examples are primarily for Windows users, while CLI examples are suitable for Linux/macOS.
  • Consider providing Bash script examples for automation on Linux.
  • Add troubleshooting notes or links for common issues encountered on Linux (e.g., installation of Azure CLI, file permissions).
  • Ensure that any references to command-line tools do not assume a Windows environment by default.
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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
2026-01-12 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
2025-08-17 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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