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_tools
powershell_heavy
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a Windows bias primarily through the requirement for WINUTILS.EXE for local Spark console execution, which is a Windows-only tool. There are no equivalent instructions or troubleshooting for Linux or macOS users regarding local Spark execution. Additionally, the prerequisite steps and examples do not mention Linux-specific setup, nor do they provide parity for Linux environments where WINUTILS.EXE is not applicable. The documentation also lacks explicit Linux or macOS command-line examples, focusing instead on GUI steps that are platform-neutral but omitting platform-specific caveats.
Recommendations
  • Add instructions for running Spark locally on Linux and macOS, including any necessary environment variable setup and troubleshooting (e.g., HADOOP_HOME, permissions).
  • Clarify that WINUTILS.EXE is only required for Windows, and provide alternative steps or note that it is not needed for Linux/macOS.
  • Include Linux/macOS-specific prerequisites and troubleshooting sections, especially for local Spark execution.
  • Where platform-specific requirements exist (such as WINUTILS.EXE), mention them early and provide guidance for all supported platforms.
  • Consider adding a table or section comparing platform requirements and steps for Windows, Linux, and macOS users.
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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 Clean Clean
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 Clean Clean
2026-01-08 00:53 #231 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-06 18:15 #225 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-09-06 00:00 #103 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Biased Biased