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
powershell_heavy
windows_first
Summary
The documentation provides examples and links for multiple programming languages, including PowerShell, which is primarily a Windows-centric technology. PowerShell is given equal footing as a development language for Azure Functions, and its presence throughout the documentation (with dedicated tutorials and samples) may indicate a Windows bias. However, the documentation does not exclusively use Windows tools or patterns, and most examples are generic or cloud-native. There is no explicit mention of Windows-only tools, nor are Windows instructions given before Linux equivalents. The documentation does not provide OS-specific examples (e.g., CLI commands, file paths, deployment instructions) that would further indicate Windows bias.
Recommendations
  • Clarify PowerShell's cross-platform capabilities, noting that it is available on Linux and macOS as well as Windows.
  • Where PowerShell is presented, offer alternative shell examples (e.g., Bash) for Linux users, especially in sections involving scripting or automation.
  • Add explicit notes or links to Linux/macOS setup guides if any steps differ from Windows, particularly for local development or deployment.
  • Ensure that any references to development tools (such as Visual Studio Code) include instructions for both Windows and Linux environments.
  • If possible, include Bash or other Linux shell examples alongside PowerShell in relevant sections to improve parity.
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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 Clean Clean
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
2025-09-01 00:00 #98 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Clean Clean

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