Sad Tux - Windows bias detected
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

Detected Bias Types
windows_first
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation page demonstrates a Windows-first bias in several areas, particularly in the sections on checking pip installation and environment setup, where only Windows and Mac are mentioned explicitly, and Linux is omitted. There are no Linux-specific examples or instructions for common tasks such as checking pip installation or installing the Azure CLI, which may hinder Linux users. The documentation assumes familiarity with Windows-centric workflows and does not provide parity for Linux users.
Recommendations
  • Add explicit Linux instructions and examples alongside Windows and Mac for tasks such as checking pip installation, installing/updating the Azure CLI, and managing environment variables.
  • When providing command-line instructions, include Linux shell equivalents (e.g., bash commands) and note any OS-specific differences.
  • Ensure that all prerequisite and setup steps are cross-platform, or clearly indicate platform-specific steps in separate sections or tabs.
  • Review the documentation for any other implicit Windows assumptions (such as file paths, tool usage, or screenshots) and provide Linux alternatives where appropriate.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-01-13 00:00 #246 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-11 00:00 #240 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-10 00:00 #237 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-09 00:34 #234 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-08 00:53 #231 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-06 18:15 #225 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Biased Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased

Flagged Code Snippets

   > MyStatefulWorkflow1-Folder
   > MyStatefulWorkflow2-Folder
   > connections.json
   > host.json
   > local.settings.json
   > 
{
   "type": "Microsoft.Web/connections",
   "apiVersion": "2016–06–01",
   "location": "[parameters('location')]",
   "name": "[parameters('connectionName')]",
   "properties": {
      "displayName": "sqltestconnector",
      "api": {
         "id": "/subscriptions/{Azure-subscription-ID}/providers/Microsoft.Web/locations/{Azure-region-location}/managedApis/sql"
      },
      "parameterValues": {
         "authType": "windows",
         "database": "TestDB",
         "password": "TestPassword",
         "server": "TestServer",
         "username": "TestUserName"
      }
   }
}
{
   "type": "Microsoft.Web/connections",
   "apiVersion": "2016–06–01",
   "location": "[parameters('location')]",
   "name": "[parameters('connectionName')]",
   "properties": {
      "displayName": "sqltestconnector",
      "api": {
         "id": "/subscriptions/aaaa0a0a-bb1b-cc2c-dd3d-eeeeee4e4e4e/providers/Microsoft.Web/locations/{Azure-region-location}/managedApis/sql"
      },
      "parameterValues": {
         "authType": "windows", 
         "database": "TestDB",
         "password": "TestPassword",
         "server": "TestServer",
         "username": "TestUserName"
      }
   }
}