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 page demonstrates Windows bias by consistently presenting Azure PowerShell examples alongside or before Azure CLI, referencing PowerShell-specific commands and patterns, and mentioning Windows-centric tools (PowerShell, Azure portal) without highlighting Linux alternatives. While Azure CLI is cross-platform, the prominence and detail of PowerShell examples and terminology may disadvantage Linux users. There are no explicit Linux-only examples or references to Linux-specific tools, and Bash scripting is only briefly mentioned within the Azure CLI context.
Recommendations
  • Explicitly state that Azure CLI commands work on Linux, macOS, and Windows, and provide Bash-specific instructions where relevant.
  • Add Linux terminal screenshots or examples, especially for steps involving environment variables and curl.
  • Present Azure CLI (Bash) examples before PowerShell, or in parallel, to avoid Windows-first ordering.
  • Avoid referencing PowerShell-specific constructs (e.g., Hashtable, ConvertTo-Json) without offering equivalent Bash/Unix shell alternatives.
  • Clarify that Azure portal and Cloud Shell are accessible from any OS, and highlight Bash as a first-class option in Cloud Shell.
  • Include troubleshooting or tips for Linux users, such as handling JSON formatting or date/time generation in Bash.
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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
2025-09-03 00:00 #100 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-01 00:00 #67 completed 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 Biased Biased

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