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
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation provides step-by-step instructions for accepting and receiving data via Azure Data Share using three interfaces: Azure Portal, Azure CLI, and PowerShell. While Azure CLI is cross-platform, PowerShell examples are given equal prominence and detail, and in some cases, Windows-centric file paths (e.g., D:\testFiles) are used in examples. There is no mention of Linux/macOS-specific considerations, nor are Bash or shell script examples provided for tasks like file uploads. PowerShell is presented as a first-class option alongside CLI, but with Windows-centric patterns, which may create friction for Linux/macOS users.
Recommendations
  • Add explicit Bash/shell script examples for file uploads and other operations, especially where PowerShell uses Windows paths.
  • Clarify that Azure CLI is fully cross-platform and can be used on Linux/macOS, and provide links to CLI installation for those platforms.
  • Where PowerShell is used for local operations, provide equivalent Bash commands for Linux/macOS users (e.g., using azcopy, Azure CLI, or REST API for file uploads).
  • Avoid using Windows-specific file paths in examples; use generic or platform-neutral paths, or provide alternatives.
  • Add a note or section for Linux/macOS users highlighting any differences or additional steps required.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-27 00:00 #306 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-26 00:00 #302 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-24 00:00 #294 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-23 00:00 #290 failed Biased Biased
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
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Clean Clean
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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