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
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a moderate Windows bias. PowerShell examples are provided and referenced before Azure CLI, and prerequisite links and instructions (e.g., managed identity tutorial) point to Windows-centric resources. Azure PowerShell (a Windows-first tool) is given equal or greater prominence than Azure CLI, and there are no explicit Linux shell or scripting examples. The documentation does not mention Linux-specific patterns, nor does it clarify cross-platform compatibility for CLI or REST instructions.
Recommendations
  • Provide explicit Bash/Linux shell examples alongside PowerShell, especially for Azure CLI usage.
  • Ensure prerequisite tutorials and links include Linux and cross-platform instructions (e.g., managed identity setup for Linux VMs).
  • Clarify that Azure CLI commands work on Linux, macOS, and Windows, and highlight any platform-specific considerations.
  • Consider listing Azure CLI examples before PowerShell, as CLI is cross-platform.
  • Add notes or sections on using REST API and CLI from Linux environments, including authentication and environment setup.
  • Review all referenced tutorials and ensure Linux parity in their content.
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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
2025-07-17 00:00 #53 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Biased Biased

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