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
⚠️ powershell_heavy
⚠️ windows_tools
Summary:
The documentation provides both Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell examples for deployment and management tasks, but PowerShell is given equal or sometimes more prominence than CLI. PowerShell is a Windows-centric tool, and there is no mention of Linux-specific shell environments or examples (e.g., Bash). The documentation does not clarify cross-platform compatibility for PowerShell, and there are no Linux-specific notes or examples, which may lead Linux users to feel less supported.
Recommendations:
  • Explicitly state that both Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell are cross-platform, and clarify installation instructions for Linux and macOS users.
  • Add Bash-specific examples or notes, especially for common deployment and file management tasks.
  • When presenting multiple command-line options, consider listing Azure CLI (which is more universally cross-platform) before PowerShell.
  • Include a section or callout for Linux/macOS users, mentioning any differences or prerequisites.
  • Avoid assuming PowerShell is the default or primary shell; clarify that users can use their preferred shell environment.
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Scan History

Date Scan ID Status Bias Status
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

Flagged Code Snippets

New-AzResourceGroup -Name exampleRG -Location eastus New-AzResourceGroupDeployment -ResourceGroupName exampleRG -TemplateFile ./main.bicep -adminUsername "<admin-username>"
# [PowerShell](#tab/PowerShell) [!INCLUDE [Retirement guide](./includes/retirement-banner.md)]
# [PowerShell](#tab/PowerShell) [!INCLUDE [Retirement guide](./includes/retirement-banner.md)]