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
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a subtle Windows bias. In the 'Create the JavaScript project' section, the console window examples list 'cmd, PowerShell, or Bash', but the ordering puts Windows shells first. The instructions for opening the project use 'code .' (Visual Studio Code), which is cross-platform, but the overall workflow and tool recommendations (Visual Studio Code, Node.js) are presented without explicit Linux parity notes. There are no explicit Linux-specific instructions or examples, and no mention of Linux package managers or terminal environments beyond 'Bash'. The 'Run the code' section refers to the 'Visual Studio Code terminal', which may imply a Windows-centric workflow. No Linux-specific troubleshooting or alternative instructions are provided.
Recommendations
  • Explicitly mention Linux and macOS as supported platforms in the prerequisites and throughout the setup instructions.
  • Provide example commands for common Linux distributions (e.g., Ubuntu) and macOS, including package manager instructions (apt, brew) for installing Node.js and Visual Studio Code.
  • When listing console environments, alternate or randomize the order (e.g., 'Bash, cmd, or PowerShell') or explicitly state that any terminal can be used.
  • Include notes or links for Linux/macOS users regarding file system paths, permissions, and potential differences in running npm scripts.
  • Add troubleshooting tips for Linux/macOS environments, such as handling permissions or installing dependencies.
  • Ensure that all instructions and screenshots are platform-neutral or provide platform-specific alternatives 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
2025-09-03 00:00 #100 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-31 00:00 #66 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Clean Clean

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