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 consistently lists Azure PowerShell methods alongside Azure CLI and portal methods, and sometimes lists PowerShell before CLI. There is a subtle Windows-first bias in the ordering of deployment and export instructions, and PowerShell is given equal or greater prominence than CLI, despite CLI being more cross-platform. No explicit Linux-only tools or examples are provided, but Linux users can complete all tasks using CLI or portal methods.
Recommendations
  • List Azure CLI methods before PowerShell in all sections, as CLI is more cross-platform.
  • Explicitly mention that Azure CLI and Cloud Shell work on Linux/macOS and provide example commands for those platforms.
  • Add a note clarifying that PowerShell examples are for Windows users, and recommend CLI for Linux/macOS.
  • Where possible, provide bash script examples for automation, not just PowerShell.
  • Ensure that portal and CLI instructions are complete and not dependent on PowerShell-specific features.
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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
2025-09-16 00:00 #113 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Biased Biased