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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:
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windows_first
Summary:
The documentation demonstrates a subtle Windows bias in the ordering and defaults of certain properties. For example, the default row delimiter for writing is '\r\n' (Windows-style) in Copy activity, and the documentation references Windows-centric encodings (e.g., WINDOWS-1252) before mentioning more cross-platform encodings. However, there are no explicit Windows-only tools, PowerShell examples, or exclusive references to Windows patterns. Linux and cross-platform compatibility are mentioned, but Windows conventions are often presented as defaults or first.
Recommendations:
- Explicitly mention both Windows (\r\n) and Linux (\n) line endings as equally valid defaults, and clarify when each is used.
- Provide examples or notes for handling delimited text files with Linux-style line endings, especially in Copy activity and data flow scenarios.
- When listing encodings, group cross-platform encodings (like UTF-8, UTF-16) before platform-specific ones, or clarify platform relevance.
- Add a section or note about interoperability with Linux-based tools and environments, such as Hadoop or Unix file systems.
- If possible, include example configurations or scripts for both Windows and Linux environments, especially where file paths or delimiters may differ.
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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 |