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
Summary
The documentation page does not show overt Windows bias in terms of examples or tools (e.g., no PowerShell, CMD, or Windows-specific tooling is present). However, there is a subtle bias in the use of 'Pacific Standard Time' as the default time zone in several example request bodies, and in the ordering of examples (e.g., Azure VM, SQL in Azure VM, SAP HANA in Azure VM) which are most commonly associated with Windows workloads. There are no explicit Linux or cross-platform command-line examples, but since the page is focused on REST API usage, this is less critical. No Linux-specific examples or references are missing, but the use of a Windows-centric time zone as a default may suggest a slight Windows-first orientation.
Recommendations
  • Use 'UTC' as the default time zone in all examples to avoid regional or OS-specific bias.
  • Explicitly mention that the REST API is platform-agnostic and can be used from any OS or environment.
  • If possible, provide example REST API invocations using common cross-platform tools (e.g., curl, HTTPie) to reinforce platform neutrality.
  • Consider including a note or example for Linux administrators, especially if there are any platform-specific considerations for time zones or date formats.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
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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

Flagged Code Snippets

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