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
⚠️ windows_tools
⚠️ powershell_heavy
⚠️ missing_linux_example
Summary:
The documentation displays a Windows bias by consistently referencing Windows tools (such as Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer), presenting Windows as the default or only option in several steps (e.g., in-portal editing for Azure Functions), and listing Azure PowerShell before Azure CLI. There are no Linux-specific instructions or parity notes for Linux users, and examples for command-line operations do not include Bash or Linux shell alternatives. The documentation assumes use of Windows-centric tools and workflows, with minimal acknowledgment of cross-platform needs.
Recommendations:
  • Provide explicit Linux/macOS instructions and screenshots where applicable, especially for command-line steps and tool installation.
  • When referencing command-line tools, present Azure CLI examples before or alongside Azure PowerShell, as Azure CLI is cross-platform.
  • Mention and link to alternative tools for managing Azure Storage on Linux/macOS (e.g., AzCopy, Azure CLI, or third-party tools) in addition to Storage Explorer.
  • Clarify when features (like in-portal editing) are Windows-only, and provide guidance for Linux users (e.g., how to develop and deploy Azure Functions from Linux).
  • Include notes or callouts for Linux/macOS users throughout the tutorial, especially in setup and troubleshooting sections.
  • Balance screenshots and UI walkthroughs by including those from non-Windows environments where possible.
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Scan History

Date Scan ID Status Bias Status
2025-09-16 00:00 #113 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-12 00:00 #109 completed ✅ Clean
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 in_progress ✅ Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed ❌ Biased
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled ❌ Biased

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