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
windows_first
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a Windows bias primarily through its use of PowerShell for package installation and its assumption of Visual Studio as the development environment. The initial example for installing the Azure Communication Services Chat SDK uses PowerShell, which is native to Windows, and Visual Studio is referenced as the required IDE without mention of cross-platform alternatives. There is no explicit mention of Linux/macOS equivalents for these steps, nor are alternative installation commands (e.g., bash, terminal, or VS Code) provided. However, the rest of the code samples are C# and platform-agnostic, and Azure CLI is referenced, which is cross-platform.
Recommendations
  • Provide package installation instructions using bash/terminal for Linux/macOS users, e.g., 'dotnet add package Azure.Communication.Chat' in a generic shell.
  • Mention and link to cross-platform IDEs such as Visual Studio Code or JetBrains Rider, or clarify that Visual Studio is available on macOS.
  • Explicitly state that all code samples and SDKs work on Linux/macOS as well as Windows.
  • Add notes or sections for Linux/macOS users regarding environment setup, including .NET installation and CLI usage.
  • Avoid using PowerShell syntax exclusively; use generic shell commands or provide both PowerShell and bash equivalents.
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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
2025-09-16 00:00 #113 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Biased Biased

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