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
⚠️ windows_tools
⚠️ missing_linux_example
Summary:
The documentation demonstrates a Windows bias by referencing Windows tools (Git Bash from Git for Windows, Visual Studio Immediate Window) as the primary or only examples for cloning and URL encoding passwords. There are no Linux or macOS-specific instructions or examples, and the only tool-specific guidance is for Windows environments. This may hinder Linux or cross-platform users who are unfamiliar with these Windows-centric tools.
Recommendations:
  • Provide explicit Linux and macOS instructions for cloning the repository, such as using the default terminal or common Linux tools.
  • Replace or supplement the Visual Studio Immediate Window example for URL encoding with a cross-platform method, such as using Python, Node.js, or command-line utilities available on Linux/macOS.
  • When referencing tools, mention cross-platform options first (e.g., 'any Git client or terminal'), and only mention Windows-specific tools as one possible option.
  • Add a note or section clarifying that all Git operations can be performed from any OS, and provide example commands for Linux/macOS shells.
  • Ensure parity in troubleshooting steps and credential handling for non-Windows environments.
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Scan History

Date Scan ID Status Bias Status
2025-09-14 00:00 #111 completed ❌ Biased
2025-08-14 00:01 #80 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-07-13 21:25 #47 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-13 20:48 #44 cancelled ❌ Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled ❌ Biased

Flagged Code Snippets

?System.Net.WebUtility.UrlEncode("password from the Azure portal")