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
Summary
The documentation is largely cross-platform, focusing on Azure CLI commands, which are available on both Windows and Linux. However, there are subtle signs of Windows bias: (1) Variable assignment examples use PowerShell syntax (e.g., $DiskId = ...), which is not valid in Bash or other Linux shells; (2) The 'Next steps' section lists 'Azure portal', 'Azure PowerShell', and 'Azure CLI' in that order, putting PowerShell before CLI, which can imply a Windows-first mindset. There are no Linux-specific examples or notes, and the documentation does not explicitly show Bash-compatible variable usage or mention Linux shell environments.
Recommendations
  • Provide variable assignment examples in both PowerShell and Bash syntax, or use Bash syntax by default for cross-platform parity (e.g., DiskId="..." instead of $DiskId = ...).
  • Add a note clarifying that Azure CLI commands work identically on Windows, Linux, and macOS, and provide shell-agnostic examples where possible.
  • In the 'Next steps' section, list Azure CLI before PowerShell, or group them together without implying an order of preference.
  • Explicitly mention that the instructions are valid for both Windows and Linux, and consider adding a short section or callout for Linux/macOS users if there are any environment-specific considerations.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
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2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased

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