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
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation demonstrates Windows bias primarily in the 'Connect to the developer portal' section, where instructions for updating the hosts file are given only for Windows (using Notepad and the Windows file path). There are no equivalent instructions for Linux or macOS users. Additionally, the mention of 'Switch to PowerShell' in Azure Cloud Shell is presented before any mention of Bash, and all variable assignment and command continuation examples use PowerShell-style syntax (e.g., `$var = ...`, backticks for line continuation), which may not work in Bash shells commonly used on Linux/macOS.
Recommendations
  • Add parallel instructions for updating the hosts file on Linux and macOS (e.g., using sudo and a text editor like nano or vim to edit /etc/hosts).
  • Include Bash shell examples for variable assignment and command continuation, or clarify which shell is being used in each example.
  • When referencing Azure Cloud Shell, mention Bash as an option and provide guidance for both PowerShell and Bash users.
  • Ensure all file paths and tool usage are cross-platform, or provide platform-specific instructions where necessary.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-14 00:00 #251 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-13 00:00 #247 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-11 00:00 #241 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-10 00:00 #238 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-09 00:34 #235 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-08 00:53 #232 completed Biased Biased

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