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 generally provides parity for Linux/macOS and Windows users, with most commands shown in a cross-platform manner and explicit tabs for Linux/macOS and Windows. However, there are some subtle signs of Windows bias: Windows command line options (Cmd, PowerShell) are often shown before Linux/macOS equivalents, and PowerShell is included as a primary programming language pivot, which may not be as relevant for Linux/macOS users. In the Python virtual environment section, Windows bash is shown before Windows Cmd, and Linux/macOS is listed first, which is good. In the function invocation section, bash is shown first, but Windows Cmd and PowerShell are given detailed attention. Overall, Linux/macOS users can complete all tasks, but Windows tools and patterns are slightly more prominent.
Recommendations
  • Ensure Linux/macOS examples are always presented first or equally alongside Windows examples.
  • Where PowerShell is used, clarify its cross-platform availability or provide bash/zsh equivalents if relevant.
  • Explicitly mention that all CLI commands work on Linux/macOS unless otherwise noted.
  • Consider adding a note about using Azure Functions Core Tools and azd on Linux/macOS, including any platform-specific caveats.
  • Review the order of tabs and pivots to avoid implicit prioritization of Windows tools.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Biased Biased
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2026-01-12 00:00 #243 cancelled Biased Biased
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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
2025-09-12 00:00 #109 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-12 00:00 #78 cancelled Biased Biased
2025-08-11 00:00 #77 completed Biased Biased
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2025-08-07 00:00 #73 completed Biased Biased
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2025-08-05 00:00 #71 completed Biased Biased
2025-08-04 00:00 #70 cancelled Biased Biased
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2025-08-02 00:00 #68 cancelled Biased Biased
2025-08-01 00:00 #67 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-31 00:00 #66 completed Clean Clean
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2025-07-15 00:00 #51 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased

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