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 Unix Shell and Windows PowerShell examples for variable definition and file creation, ensuring cross-platform coverage. However, Windows PowerShell examples are given equal prominence and detail as Unix Shell, and in some cases, PowerShell-specific file creation methods (Out-File) are used. The documentation does not show a clear preference for Windows, but the inclusion of PowerShell examples throughout may be interpreted as a slight Windows bias, especially since the Unix Shell examples use more standard cross-platform tools (cat, nano), while PowerShell examples use Windows-specific idioms.
Recommendations
  • Ensure that all command examples are tested and work on both Linux/macOS and Windows environments.
  • Consider adding explicit notes about cross-platform compatibility, especially for file creation and editing commands (e.g., recommend VS Code or Notepad++ for Windows users who may not have nano).
  • Where possible, use commands and tools that are available on both platforms (e.g., suggest using VS Code or other cross-platform editors instead of nano for file editing).
  • Clarify that Azure Cloud Shell supports both Bash and PowerShell, and users can choose their preferred shell.
  • If possible, provide a single set of commands that work in both environments, or highlight differences only where necessary.
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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
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Clean Clean

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