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 Azure PowerShell examples for deployment and cleanup tasks. However, PowerShell (a Windows-centric tool) is given equal prominence to Azure CLI, and instructions for PowerShell include Windows-specific syntax (e.g., backticks for line continuation). There are no explicit Linux/macOS examples or notes about platform differences, and PowerShell is mentioned as a primary option alongside CLI in prerequisites, which may suggest a Windows bias.
Recommendations
  • Explicitly state that Azure CLI works cross-platform (Windows, Linux, macOS) and is recommended for non-Windows users.
  • Add notes or examples for Linux/macOS users, such as using bash line continuations (\) and shell-specific instructions.
  • Clarify that PowerShell examples are primarily for Windows users, and provide bash equivalents where syntax differs.
  • Consider listing Azure CLI examples before PowerShell to reduce perceived Windows-first bias.
  • Mention that Visual Studio Code is cross-platform and works on Linux/macOS as well.
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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
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Biased Biased

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