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_tools
windows_first
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a moderate Windows bias by frequently referencing Windows-centric tools (e.g., Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio Tools, Power BI, Excel), and listing them before or in place of Linux/macOS alternatives. There is a lack of explicit Linux/macOS instructions or examples, especially for connecting to clusters or using Beeline. While some tools are cross-platform (e.g., VS Code, IntelliJ, Eclipse), the documentation does not clarify this or provide Linux-specific guidance, which may create friction for non-Windows users.
Recommendations
  • Explicitly mention cross-platform compatibility for tools like VS Code, IntelliJ, and Eclipse, and provide Linux/macOS installation or usage notes where relevant.
  • Include Linux/macOS-specific examples for connecting to clusters (e.g., Beeline usage from a Linux terminal, SSH commands).
  • Balance references to Windows-only tools (e.g., Visual Studio Tools, Power BI, Excel) with Linux/macOS alternatives (e.g., DBeaver, Tableau, or open-source BI tools).
  • Where possible, provide screenshots or UI instructions from Linux/macOS environments, or note any differences.
  • Clarify any prerequisites or steps that are Windows-specific, and provide equivalent instructions for Linux/macOS.
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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
2025-09-15 00:00 #112 completed Clean Clean
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
2025-09-09 00:00 #106 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-08 00:00 #105 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-07 00:00 #104 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-06 00:00 #103 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Biased Biased

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