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
Summary:
The documentation exhibits a mild Windows bias, primarily by referencing Windows paths and tools first, and by providing more detailed instructions for Windows-specific features (such as the Kudu UI, which is not available for Linux). Windows paths are often mentioned before Linux equivalents, and the Kudu UI workflow is only supported on Windows, with Linux users directed to alternative methods. However, most command-line examples (Azure CLI, cURL) are cross-platform, and Linux paths are included where relevant.
Recommendations:
  • When mentioning default deployment paths, list Linux and Windows paths together or mention Linux first if the majority of users are on Linux.
  • Clarify the availability of features (such as the Kudu UI) for both Windows and Linux early in the relevant sections, and provide direct Linux alternatives in the same flow rather than as afterthoughts.
  • Where a feature is Windows-only (e.g., Kudu UI), provide a step-by-step Linux alternative (such as using the ZIP deploy API or FTP) in parallel, not just as a note.
  • Ensure that all examples and instructions are explicitly cross-platform where possible, and avoid assuming the user is on Windows unless the feature is truly exclusive.
  • Consider adding a summary table or section at the top that clearly outlines which deployment methods are available for Windows and Linux App Service plans.
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Scan History

Date Scan ID Status Bias Status
2025-09-15 00:00 #112 completed ❌ Biased
2025-08-15 00:01 #81 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed ❌ Biased
2025-07-13 21:25 #47 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-13 20:48 #44 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled ❌ Biased

Flagged Code Snippets

Publish-AzWebapp -ResourceGroupName <group-name> -Name <app-name> -ArchivePath <package-path>
Publish-AzWebapp -ResourceGroupName <group-name> -Name <app-name> -ArchivePath <package-path>