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 consistently presents PowerShell examples before Azure CLI, and references to PowerShell modules and commands are prominent. The prerequisites link to a Windows VM tutorial for managed identities, and there is no mention of Linux/macOS-specific considerations or examples. The REST API and Azure CLI are cross-platform, but the documentation implicitly assumes Windows-first patterns and tools.
Recommendations
  • Alternate the order of PowerShell and Azure CLI examples, or present CLI first to avoid Windows-first bias.
  • Add explicit notes confirming that Azure CLI and REST API are fully supported on Linux/macOS, and provide links to installation guides for those platforms.
  • Replace or supplement the prerequisite link to the Windows VM tutorial with a cross-platform or Linux VM managed identity tutorial.
  • Clarify that PowerShell examples are for Windows users, and encourage Linux/macOS users to use Azure CLI or REST API.
  • Where possible, add troubleshooting tips relevant to Linux/macOS 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
2025-08-17 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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