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. Windows-specific tools (Visual Studio) are required for the main workflow, and Windows environment variable instructions (cmd, PowerShell) are presented before Linux/macOS equivalents. The workflow is tightly coupled to Visual Studio, with little mention of cross-platform alternatives like VS Code or Azure Functions Core Tools CLI. Linux/macOS instructions are present but secondary.
Recommendations
  • Add instructions for creating and running Azure Functions apps using cross-platform tools such as VS Code and Azure Functions Core Tools CLI.
  • Present environment variable setting instructions for Linux/macOS before or alongside Windows examples, not after.
  • Explicitly mention that the workflow can be completed on Linux/macOS, and provide links to relevant setup guides.
  • Include screenshots and debugging steps for non-Windows environments.
  • Clarify any platform-specific limitations or differences in the quickstart.
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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 Clean Clean
2026-01-06 18:15 #225 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased

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