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
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a moderate Windows bias, particularly in the 'Set up your dev environment' section, where Visual Studio for Windows is presented first and in more detail than alternatives. Windows-specific tools (Visual Studio, Azure PowerShell) are mentioned before their Linux/macOS equivalents, and PowerShell is given a dedicated section. While Linux/macOS options are present, they are often described as workarounds (e.g., using Azure CLI for Visual Studio for Mac), and the flow prioritizes Windows-centric development environments.
Recommendations
  • Reorder the 'Set up your dev environment' section to present cross-platform tools (Azure CLI, Visual Studio Code) before Windows-only tools.
  • Provide equal detail and prominence for Linux/macOS workflows, including explicit instructions for JetBrains Rider or other popular cross-platform IDEs.
  • Avoid language that frames Linux/macOS support as a workaround (e.g., 'Visual Studio for Mac is *not* integrated...'), and instead present it as a first-class workflow.
  • Include troubleshooting tips or notes specific to Linux/macOS environments where relevant.
  • Where PowerShell is mentioned, also provide Bash/zsh equivalents if possible.
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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 Clean Clean
2026-01-06 18:15 #225 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-09-16 00:00 #113 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-15 00:00 #112 completed Biased Biased
2025-09-14 00:00 #111 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-13 00:00 #110 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-12 00:00 #109 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-11 00:00 #108 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-10 00:00 #107 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Biased Biased
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

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