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
⚠️ windows_tools
Summary:
The documentation demonstrates a mild Windows bias. In the 'Premium V3 availability' section, Windows SKU availability is listed before Linux, and the Linux command is presented as a variant of the Windows command. In the automation section, Azure PowerShell (a Windows-centric tool) is given equal prominence to Azure CLI, despite CLI being cross-platform. There are no Linux shell (bash) examples, and the use of PowerShell may imply a Windows-first audience. The portal UI instructions do not clarify platform differences, and there is no mention of Linux-specific considerations or parity.
Recommendations:
  • Present Linux and Windows examples in parallel, or alternate which comes first to avoid implicit prioritization.
  • Include bash or shell script examples for automation, not just Azure CLI and PowerShell.
  • Clarify in the portal instructions if there are any platform-specific differences or considerations.
  • When referencing Azure PowerShell, note its cross-platform availability, but also highlight that Azure CLI is often preferred for Linux users.
  • Explicitly state that all features and instructions apply equally to Linux and Windows App Service plans, or note any exceptions.
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Scan History

Date Scan ID Status Bias Status
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-07-12 00:58 #8 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-10 05:06 #7 processing ✅ Clean
2025-07-09 23:22 #6 cancelled ✅ Clean

Flagged Code Snippets

### Azure PowerShell [!INCLUDE [updated-for-az](~/reusable-content/ce-skilling/azure/includes/updated-for-az.md)] The following command creates an App Service plan in _P1V3_. The options for `-WorkerSize` are *Small*, *Medium*, and *Large*.