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
windows_tools
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page is largely platform-neutral in its main content, but there are subtle signs of Windows bias. In the descriptions of HDInsight activities (Hive, Pig, MapReduce, Streaming), clusters are described as 'Windows/Linux-based', with Windows mentioned first. The 'Stored procedure activity' only references SQL Server and Azure SQL, which are Microsoft/Windows-centric technologies, without mentioning open-source or Linux-native alternatives. The custom activity section focuses on .NET, a technology historically associated with Windows, and does not provide examples for Linux-native languages or runtimes. The only tutorial linked is for Spark using PowerShell, a Windows-centric tool, with no Bash or Linux CLI equivalent provided.
Recommendations
  • When describing HDInsight clusters, alternate the order of 'Windows/Linux-based' or simply state 'Linux or Windows-based' to avoid implicit prioritization.
  • In the 'Stored procedure activity' section, mention support for other database engines (such as PostgreSQL or MySQL) if available, and provide examples for those platforms.
  • For custom activities, include examples or references for running Python, Java, or other Linux-native workloads, not just .NET.
  • Provide equivalent tutorials and code samples for Linux environments (e.g., Bash scripts, Azure CLI) alongside PowerShell examples.
  • Where possible, clarify cross-platform support and highlight any differences or limitations for Linux users.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-27 00:00 #306 completed 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 Biased Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased