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 for Azure Portal, Azure CLI, Azure PowerShell, and ARM templates. However, PowerShell is given equal prominence to CLI, and is featured in every procedural section. PowerShell is a Windows-centric tool, and its inclusion alongside CLI (which is cross-platform) can signal a Windows bias, especially since no explicit Linux shell (bash) or scripting examples are provided. Additionally, PowerShell is listed before ARM templates and is never qualified as 'Windows-only', which may imply parity or preference. There are no explicit Linux-specific examples, nor are Linux tools or shell scripting patterns mentioned.
Recommendations
  • Add explicit bash shell examples for Azure CLI commands, showing usage in Linux/macOS environments.
  • Clarify that PowerShell examples are primarily for Windows users, and recommend CLI for cross-platform scenarios.
  • Consider including references to Linux-native automation tools (e.g., shell scripts, cron jobs) where relevant.
  • If PowerShell is mentioned, also mention alternatives for Linux users (e.g., Bash, Python scripts).
  • Ensure that CLI examples are presented first, or at least equally, to avoid perceived Windows-first bias.
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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 Biased Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased

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