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 a moderate Windows bias. Azure PowerShell examples and references are presented alongside Azure CLI, but PowerShell is given equal or sometimes greater prominence, and Windows-centric tools and patterns (such as PowerShell scripting and ARMClient usage via PowerShell) are frequently referenced. The deployment and management instructions for Bicep scripts often default to PowerShell, with CLI alternatives provided but not always prioritized. There is little explicit mention of Linux-specific scripting environments or shell usage outside of Azure CLI, and no examples using Bash or other native Linux tools for deployment or management. The documentation does not provide parity for Linux users in terms of deployment workflow examples, troubleshooting, or environment setup.
Recommendations
  • Provide Linux-native deployment and management examples, such as Bash scripts using az CLI for resource group and deployment management.
  • Ensure that CLI (az) examples are presented before or at least equally with PowerShell examples, especially in quickstart and workflow sections.
  • Explicitly mention and demonstrate how to use Linux shell environments for script development, deployment, and troubleshooting.
  • Include instructions for setting up and using Bicep and deployment scripts on Linux, including package installation, environment configuration, and common Linux patterns.
  • Avoid assuming PowerShell as the default scripting environment; clarify when examples are Windows-specific and provide Linux equivalents.
  • Highlight cross-platform compatibility and note any limitations or differences in behavior between Windows and Linux environments.
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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
2025-09-11 00:00 #108 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-11 00:00 #77 completed Biased Biased
2025-08-10 00:00 #76 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-09 00:00 #75 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Biased Biased

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