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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.
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Bias Analysis

Detected Bias Types
windows_tools
windows_first
Summary
The documentation page for Azure Logic Apps and Power Automate expression functions shows evidence of Windows bias. Specifically, references to time zone names and date/time formatting consistently point to Microsoft Windows resources (e.g., 'Microsoft Windows Default Time Zones', .NET date/time format strings), and no mention is made of Linux or IANA time zone standards. The documentation relies on .NET conventions and Windows-centric resources, which may not be familiar or directly applicable to Linux users. There are no PowerShell-specific examples, but Windows tools and patterns are referenced exclusively or before any cross-platform alternatives.
Recommendations
  • Where time zone names are referenced, also provide IANA/Olson time zone equivalents or clarify how to map between Windows and IANA time zones.
  • When referencing date/time format strings, note that these are .NET-specific and provide links or mappings to equivalent POSIX/strftime formats where possible.
  • Add a note clarifying that the underlying implementation is based on .NET, which may use Windows conventions, but provide guidance for Linux users on how to adapt or interpret these values.
  • Where external resources are linked (e.g., Microsoft Windows Default Time Zones), also link to cross-platform resources or explain any differences.
  • Explicitly state any platform dependencies or limitations, and provide examples or explanations relevant to Linux environments if applicable.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased

Flagged Code Snippets

convertFromUtc('<timestamp>', '<destinationTimeZone>', '<format>'?)

convertFromUtc('2018-01-01T08:00:00.0000000Z', 'Pacific Standard Time')

convertFromUtc('2018-01-01T08:00:00.0000000Z', 'Pacific Standard Time', 'D')

convertTimeZone('2018-01-01T08:00:00.0000000Z', 'UTC', 'Pacific Standard Time')

convertTimeZone('2018-01-01T80:00:00.0000000Z', 'UTC', 'Pacific Standard Time', 'D')

convertToUtc('01/01/2018 00:00:00', 'Pacific Standard Time')

convertToUtc('01/01/2018 00:00:00', 'Pacific Standard Time', 'D')

substring('<text>', <startIndex>, <length>)