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This page is part of the Azure documentation. It contains code examples and configuration instructions for working with Azure services.
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Bias Analysis

Detected Bias Types
windows_first
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a subtle Windows bias by specifying 'os = windows' as the default in the Gradle configuration and not discussing Linux deployment options or differences. The instructions and examples are otherwise cross-platform (using Bash, Gradle, Azure CLI, and cURL), but the configuration and deployment steps implicitly prioritize Windows as the runtime OS without mentioning Linux alternatives or considerations.
Recommendations
  • Explicitly mention that Azure Functions supports both Windows and Linux runtimes, and explain the implications of choosing each.
  • Show how to set 'os = linux' in the Gradle configuration, and discuss when a user might want to do so (e.g., for Java 21 support, as noted in the prerequisites).
  • Add a note or section describing any differences in deployment, runtime behavior, or supported features between Windows and Linux hosting for Azure Functions.
  • Ensure that screenshots, portal instructions, and troubleshooting tips are inclusive of both Windows and Linux scenarios where relevant.
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Scan History

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

Flagged Code Snippets

azurefunctions {
    resourceGroup = 'java-functions-group'
    appName = 'azure-functions-sample-demo'
    pricingTier = 'Consumption'
    region = 'westus'
    runtime {
      os = 'windows'
    }
    localDebug = "transport=dt_socket,server=y,suspend=n,address=5005"
}