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
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation is generally cross-platform, as IntelliJ IDEA and HDInsight Spark clusters are inherently cross-platform and the instructions are mostly OS-agnostic. However, there is a notable Windows bias in the 'Spark Local Console(Scala)' section, which requires WINUTILS.EXE—a Windows-specific tool. There are no instructions or alternatives provided for Linux/macOS users for local Spark console execution, nor is it clarified that this step is Windows-only. Elsewhere, the documentation refers to 'Spark clusters (Linux only)', but does not provide Linux/macOS-specific setup or troubleshooting guidance.
Recommendations
  • Explicitly state when a step or prerequisite (such as WINUTILS.EXE) is Windows-only, and provide equivalent instructions or alternatives for Linux/macOS users.
  • For the Spark Local Console section, add instructions for running local Spark jobs on Linux/macOS, including any required environment variables or dependencies.
  • Where possible, avoid referencing Windows-specific tools without mentioning cross-platform equivalents or noting OS limitations.
  • Add troubleshooting notes or links for common Linux/macOS issues (e.g., permissions, environment variables, missing dependencies) in relevant sections.
  • If a feature is not available on Linux/macOS, clearly state this and suggest alternative workflows.
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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 Clean Clean
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 Clean Clean
2026-01-08 00:53 #231 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-06 18:15 #225 cancelled 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 Biased Biased
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Biased Biased