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
⚠️ missing_linux_example
Summary:
The documentation page demonstrates a bias toward Windows development environments and tools. It provides detailed instructions and screenshots for creating and running a .NET console application using Visual Studio, NuGet Package Manager Console, and C#, all of which are Windows-centric. There are no equivalent examples or explicit instructions for Linux or cross-platform environments (e.g., using .NET Core CLI, VS Code, or alternative package managers). The use of Windows-specific terminology and tools (e.g., 'Visual C# console application', 'Package Manager Console', 'F5 in Visual Studio') further reinforces this bias. Linux users are left without guidance for sending notifications from non-Windows systems.
Recommendations:
  • Provide equivalent instructions for Linux and macOS users, such as using the .NET Core CLI (dotnet new console, dotnet add package) instead of Visual Studio-specific steps.
  • Include cross-platform code snippets and terminal commands for installing the Notification Hubs SDK and running the sample app.
  • Mention and illustrate the use of VS Code or JetBrains Rider as alternative IDEs that work on Linux/macOS.
  • Avoid Windows-specific language (e.g., 'press F5 in Visual Studio') or supplement it with cross-platform alternatives (e.g., 'run dotnet run in your terminal').
  • Add explicit notes or sections for Linux/macOS users, especially in areas where the workflow differs from Windows.
  • Ensure screenshots and instructions for sending notifications from the Azure portal are platform-agnostic.
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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 ✅ Clean
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 in_progress ❌ Biased

Flagged Code Snippets

Install-Package Microsoft.Azure.NotificationHubs