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
⚠️ missing_linux_example
Summary:
The documentation demonstrates a subtle Windows bias by referencing Windows-specific resources first (e.g., linking to configuring managed identities on a Windows VM) and omitting explicit Linux or cross-platform examples. There are no PowerShell-heavy sections or exclusive use of Windows tools, but the absence of Linux/Unix-specific instructions or examples may hinder parity for non-Windows users.
Recommendations:
  • When referencing enabling managed identities, provide links and instructions for both Windows and Linux VMs (e.g., link to both Windows and Linux VM managed identity guides).
  • Include explicit examples or notes for Linux environments, especially in sections discussing enabling managed identities or configuring environment variables.
  • If providing code snippets that set environment variables (e.g., using Environment.SetEnvironmentVariable in C#), add equivalent shell commands for Linux/macOS (e.g., export AZURE_CLIENT_ID=...).
  • Ensure that all Azure portal instructions are clearly marked as cross-platform, and where CLI or scripting is involved, provide both PowerShell and Bash/Azure CLI equivalents.
  • Review all links and references to ensure Linux and cross-platform documentation is equally discoverable and prioritized alongside Windows resources.
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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

Flagged Code Snippets

Environment.SetEnvironmentVariable("AZURE_CLIENT_ID", ""); Environment.SetEnvironmentVariable("AZURE_TENANT_ID", ""); Environment.SetEnvironmentVariable("AZURE_CLIENT_SECRET", ""); EventGridPublisherClient client = new EventGridPublisherClient(new Uri("your-event-grid-topic-domain-or-partner-namespace-endpoint"), new DefaultAzureCredential());