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
⚠️ missing_linux_example
⚠️ windows_tools
⚠️ powershell_heavy
Summary:
The documentation demonstrates a Windows bias in several ways: Windows-based deployment methods (such as Web Deploy) are featured with explicit instructions and troubleshooting, while Linux equivalents are not discussed or are only mentioned in passing. Examples and templates often default to ASP.NET (a Windows-centric technology), and when deployment agent OS is specified, 'windows-latest' is highlighted for Web Deploy scenarios. There is little to no coverage of Linux-native deployment tools or troubleshooting for Linux agents, and the documentation assumes familiarity with Windows deployment patterns.
Recommendations:
  • Provide parallel Linux-based deployment examples, especially for scenarios where Windows-specific tools (like Web Deploy) are discussed.
  • When introducing deployment templates or tasks, include examples for both Windows and Linux app types, and clarify any differences in configuration or prerequisites.
  • Highlight Linux agent compatibility and limitations for each deployment method, and offer troubleshooting steps for Linux agents where relevant.
  • Balance the focus on ASP.NET with examples for other stacks (Node.js, Python, Java) and clarify when instructions are Windows-specific.
  • Reference Linux-native deployment tools or patterns (such as rsync, SCP, or container-based deployments) where appropriate.
  • In FAQ and troubleshooting sections, address common issues for both Windows and Linux agents equally.
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Scan History

Date Scan ID Status Bias Status
2025-09-16 00:00 #113 completed ❌ Biased
2025-09-15 00:00 #112 completed ❌ Biased
2025-09-14 00:00 #111 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-13 00:00 #110 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-12 00:00 #109 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-11 00:00 #108 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-10 00:00 #107 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-09 00:00 #106 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-08 00:00 #105 completed ❌ Biased
2025-09-07 00:00 #104 completed ❌ Biased
2025-09-06 00:00 #103 completed ❌ Biased
2025-09-05 00:00 #102 completed ❌ Biased
2025-09-04 00:00 #101 completed ❌ Biased
2025-09-03 00:00 #100 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-02 00:00 #99 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-08-15 00:01 #81 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed ✅ Clean
2025-07-13 21:25 #47 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-13 20:48 #44 cancelled ❌ Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled ❌ Biased

Flagged Code Snippets

pool: vmImage: windows-latest
trigger: - main pool: vmImage: windows-latest variables: buildConfiguration: 'Release' steps: - task: DotNetCoreCLI@2 inputs: command: 'publish' publishWebProjects: true arguments: '--configuration $(buildConfiguration)' zipAfterPublish: true - task: AzureRmWebAppDeployment@4 inputs: ConnectionType: 'AzureRM' azureSubscription: '<service-connection-name>' appType: 'webApp' WebAppName: '<app-name>' packageForLinux: '$(System.DefaultWorkingDirectory)/**/*.zip' enableCustomDeployment: true DeploymentType: 'webDeploy'