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

Bias Types:
⚠️ windows_first
⚠️ powershell_heavy
Summary:
The documentation page presents both Bash and PowerShell as options in Azure Cloud Shell, but there is a subtle Windows bias. PowerShell and Azure PowerShell are mentioned alongside or before Bash and Azure CLI in several sections, and links to Azure PowerShell documentation are given equal prominence to Azure CLI. The integrated editor is described in the context of Azure CLI or Azure PowerShell, with no explicit mention of Bash scripting or Linux tooling. There are no explicit Linux command examples or references to Linux-specific tools, though it is noted that user permissions are those of a regular Linux user.
Recommendations:
  • Ensure that Bash and Azure CLI are mentioned before or alongside PowerShell in all relevant sections to avoid a 'Windows-first' impression.
  • Include explicit references to Bash scripting and Linux command-line tools in the description of the Cloud Shell environment and editor.
  • Provide links to Bash scripting or Linux command-line documentation, not just Azure CLI and PowerShell.
  • When listing access points or features, alternate the order of Bash/Azure CLI and PowerShell to ensure parity.
  • Add examples or references that highlight Linux tooling or workflows, such as using common Linux utilities within Cloud Shell.
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Scan History

Date Scan ID Status Bias Status
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 in_progress ✅ Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed ✅ Clean
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled ❌ Biased