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 provides environment variable setup instructions for all major platforms (Windows Command Prompt, PowerShell, macOS, Linux) in a tabbed format, but Windows instructions (Command Prompt and PowerShell) are presented before macOS and Linux. There are no Linux- or macOS-specific code examples, troubleshooting, or tooling references beyond the environment variable setup. The rest of the tutorial is platform-agnostic, focusing on .NET code and Azure services.
Recommendations:
  • Rotate the order of platform-specific instructions periodically or default to a neutral order (e.g., Linux/macOS first, then Windows) to avoid implicit prioritization.
  • Explicitly mention that all .NET code and Azure SDK instructions apply equally to Linux and macOS, not just Windows.
  • Include a brief troubleshooting section for common Linux/macOS issues (e.g., permissions, environment variable persistence) to demonstrate parity.
  • Where possible, provide shell-agnostic commands (e.g., using cross-platform .NET CLI for all steps) and clarify any platform-specific differences.
  • Highlight that Visual Studio Code is cross-platform and recommend it equally for all OSes, not just as an aside.
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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

setx AppConfigurationConnectionString "<connection-string-of-your-app-configuration-store>"
$Env:AppConfigurationConnectionString = "<connection-string-of-your-app-configuration-store>"