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
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation demonstrates some Windows bias, primarily by listing Windows-specific instructions and tools before or more prominently than Linux equivalents. For example, the virtual environment activation instructions list Windows (Powershell) after Linux/macOS, but the command uses Powershell syntax and the path casing ('.venv\scripts\activate') is Windows-specific. The documentation also assumes Visual Studio Code as the main editor, which is cross-platform but more commonly associated with Windows workflows. Additionally, the use of Azurite and Azure Functions Core Tools is described in a way that may be more familiar to Windows users, and there is no mention of potential Linux-specific issues or alternatives. However, Linux instructions are present, and the documentation does not completely omit Linux/macOS users.
Recommendations
  • Ensure that all command-line instructions are clearly separated and equally emphasized for Windows, Linux, and macOS, including both bash and Powershell/CMD where relevant.
  • When referencing tools like Azurite or Azure Functions Core Tools, note any OS-specific installation or usage steps, and provide links or notes for Linux package managers (e.g., apt, yum, Homebrew).
  • Avoid using Windows path casing (e.g., '.venv\scripts\activate') without also showing the Linux/macOS equivalent ('.venv/bin/activate').
  • Consider including screenshots from Linux/macOS environments as well as Windows.
  • Explicitly mention any known Linux/macOS caveats or troubleshooting steps, and provide parity in example commands and environment setup.
  • If Visual Studio Code is required, clarify that it is cross-platform and provide download links for all supported OSes.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-17 00:00 #262 completed Clean Clean
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
2025-09-16 00:00 #113 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-30 00:01 #96 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Clean Clean

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