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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:
⚠️ missing_linux_example
⚠️ windows_first
Summary:
The documentation provides only Azure CLI command examples, which are cross-platform, but it omits any explicit Linux- or macOS-specific guidance or examples. Where command-line filtering or text processing is shown (e.g., using 'grep'), it assumes a Unix-like shell environment but does not clarify shell requirements or provide PowerShell/Windows Command Prompt equivalents. There are no examples or notes for running these commands in Windows environments, nor are there instructions for handling differences in shell syntax or tools between platforms. This could confuse Windows users unfamiliar with Unix commands like 'grep' or 'watch', and it does not address Linux users explicitly, despite the CLI being cross-platform.
Recommendations:
  • Explicitly state that Azure CLI commands are cross-platform and can be run on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
  • For commands using Unix utilities like 'grep' or 'watch', provide equivalent PowerShell or Windows Command Prompt alternatives, or clarify that these commands require a Unix-like shell (e.g., Bash, WSL, Git Bash).
  • Add a section or callout explaining how to set up a suitable shell environment on Windows (e.g., using Windows Subsystem for Linux or Git Bash) if Unix utilities are required.
  • Where possible, avoid reliance on external utilities (like 'grep') in examples, or provide both Unix and Windows-native alternatives.
  • Include troubleshooting notes for common cross-platform issues (e.g., file path differences, line endings, shell quoting).
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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

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