This page contains Windows bias

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Bias Analysis

Bias Types:
⚠️ windows_first
⚠️ windows_tools
⚠️ missing_linux_example
Summary:
The documentation exhibits mild Windows bias by referencing Notepad as the default text editor for creating files and by suggesting 'command prompt with administrator privileges' as the terminal to use. Azure Storage Explorer, a GUI tool, is recommended for file uploads, which is more common in Windows workflows. There are no explicit Linux or macOS instructions or examples for equivalent tasks (such as using nano/vim, or Linux CLI tools for file creation and upload). No PowerShell-specific commands are present, but the overall tone and tool selection assume a Windows environment.
Recommendations:
  • When instructing users to create a text file, mention cross-platform editors (e.g., 'Use Notepad (Windows), nano/vim (Linux/macOS), or any text editor of your choice').
  • For uploading files to Azure Blob Storage, provide CLI alternatives such as 'az storage blob upload' or 'Azure CLI' commands, and mention that Azure Storage Explorer is optional and cross-platform.
  • Replace 'Open a terminal or command prompt with administrator privileges' with 'Open a terminal or command prompt with appropriate permissions', and clarify that the instructions apply to Windows, Linux, and macOS.
  • Wherever tools or workflows are mentioned, ensure parity by listing Linux/macOS equivalents alongside Windows tools, or by using neutral, cross-platform language.
  • Explicitly state that all Python code and Azure SDK commands are cross-platform, and provide any OS-specific caveats if necessary.
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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

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