Sad Tux - Windows bias detected
This page contains Windows bias

About This Page

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 page lists deployment options for Azure Cloud Services (extended support) and mentions Windows-centric tools (PowerShell, Visual Studio) before any Linux-friendly alternatives. There are no explicit Linux or cross-platform CLI examples, and PowerShell is highlighted as a deployment method. This ordering and tool selection suggest a Windows-first bias, potentially creating friction for Linux/macOS users.
Recommendations
  • Add Azure CLI deployment instructions/examples, which are cross-platform.
  • Mention Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates and Bicep as deployment options, with links to Linux-friendly guides.
  • Reorder deployment options to list cross-platform tools (Azure portal, Azure CLI, ARM templates) before Windows-specific tools (PowerShell, Visual Studio).
  • Explicitly state which tools are supported on Linux/macOS and provide parity in documentation.
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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
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased