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 Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell examples for deploying and managing resources, but consistently lists PowerShell (a Windows-centric tool) alongside or immediately after CLI, and sometimes before mentioning cross-platform alternatives. There is no explicit Linux bias, but the presence and parity of PowerShell examples may suggest a slight Windows bias, especially since PowerShell is less commonly used on Linux. However, all core workflows are covered with Azure CLI, which is cross-platform.
Recommendations
  • Explicitly state that Azure CLI commands work on Windows, Linux, and macOS to reinforce cross-platform support.
  • When presenting both CLI and PowerShell, consider listing CLI first, as it is more universally available across platforms.
  • Clarify that PowerShell examples are optional and primarily for users already familiar with it.
  • Where possible, add notes or callouts for Linux/macOS users (e.g., file path differences, shell syntax) to ensure parity.
  • Avoid implying that PowerShell is the default or preferred automation tool unless targeting a Windows-specific audience.
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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
2026-01-12 00:00 #243 cancelled 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
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased

Flagged Code Snippets

   New-AzResourceGroup -Name exampleRG -Location eastus
   New-AzResourceGroupDeployment -ResourceGroupName exampleRG -TemplateFile ./main.bicep
   
# [PowerShell](#tab/PowerShell)

# [PowerShell](#tab/PowerShell)