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 provides both Azure CLI and PowerShell examples for deploying ARM templates at the subscription level. However, PowerShell examples are given equal prominence and are presented immediately after CLI examples, which can be interpreted as a 'Windows-first' approach. There are no Linux/macOS-specific examples, nor is there mention of platform-specific considerations for CLI usage. The documentation does not exclusively use Windows tools, but the inclusion and parity of PowerShell throughout may signal a slight bias toward Windows environments.
Recommendations
  • Explicitly state that Azure CLI works cross-platform (Windows, Linux, macOS) and is recommended for non-Windows users.
  • Present Azure CLI examples before PowerShell examples, or clarify that CLI is platform-agnostic.
  • Add a note or section highlighting how Linux/macOS users can use Azure CLI and Cloud Shell for deployments.
  • Consider including bash shell scripting examples for automation on Linux/macOS.
  • Avoid implying parity between PowerShell and CLI unless both are equally supported on all platforms.
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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
2025-09-01 00:00 #98 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-08-01 00:00 #67 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Clean Clean

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