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
⚠️ missing_linux_example
Summary:
The documentation demonstrates a Windows bias by presenting Windows-specific paths and patterns first (e.g., 'mkdir c:\azurite', 'azurite --location c:\azurite'), and does not provide equivalent Linux/macOS examples for directory creation or Azurite launch commands. The use of backslashes in paths and lack of explicit Linux instructions may confuse non-Windows users. Azure Storage Explorer, a GUI tool, is also emphasized without mention of CLI alternatives that may be preferred on Linux.
Recommendations:
  • Provide both Windows and Linux/macOS command examples side by side, especially for file paths and directory creation (e.g., 'mkdir ~/azurite' and '--location ~/azurite').
  • Use platform-agnostic variables or explain path differences (e.g., use $HOME/azurite for Linux/macOS).
  • Mention CLI alternatives to Azure Storage Explorer, such as Azure CLI or azcopy, for users who may not want to use a GUI tool.
  • Explicitly state which commands are platform-specific and provide guidance for users on other operating systems.
  • In the npm/Docker installation steps, clarify any OS-specific prerequisites or differences.
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Scan History

Date Scan ID Status Bias Status
2025-09-16 00:00 #113 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-15 00:00 #112 completed ✅ Clean
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 ✅ Clean
2025-09-07 00:00 #104 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-06 00:00 #103 completed ✅ Clean
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2025-09-04 00:00 #101 completed ✅ Clean
2025-09-03 00:00 #100 completed ✅ Clean
2025-08-29 00:01 #95 completed ✅ Clean
2025-08-19 00:01 #85 completed ✅ Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed ❌ Biased
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 in_progress ❌ Biased

Flagged Code Snippets

# Install Azurite npm install -g azurite # Create an Azurite directory mkdir c:\azurite # Launch Azurite locally azurite --silent --location c:\azurite --debug c:\azurite\debug.log