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
powershell_heavy
windows_tools
missing_linux_example
windows_first
Summary
The documentation repeatedly instructs users to download and run a PowerShell script for ARM template sanitization, specifying usage in Windows PowerShell, PowerShell Core, or Visual Studio Code. There are no equivalent instructions or examples for Linux/macOS users, nor are alternative methods (such as Azure CLI, Bash, or cross-platform scripting) mentioned. The only script execution guidance provided is for PowerShell, and the prerequisite command (Set-ExecutionPolicy) is Windows-specific. This creates friction for users on Linux or macOS, who may not have PowerShell installed or may prefer native tools.
Recommendations
  • Provide explicit instructions for running the PowerShell script on Linux/macOS using PowerShell Core (pwsh), including installation steps if needed.
  • Offer alternative methods for ARM template sanitization, such as using Azure CLI, Bash scripts, or manual steps that do not require PowerShell.
  • Include cross-platform notes and examples, ensuring Linux/macOS users are not excluded from critical steps.
  • Reorder or parallelize instructions so that Windows and Linux/macOS approaches are presented together, rather than Windows-first.
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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
2026-01-11 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
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Biased Biased