Sad Tux - Windows bias detected
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

Detected Bias Types
windows_first
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a mild Windows bias, particularly in the instructions for setting environment variables. Windows command prompt and PowerShell commands are consistently listed before Linux/macOS equivalents, and explicit references to Windows tools (setx, PowerShell) are made. However, Linux/macOS commands are present and correct, and the main code samples are cross-platform JavaScript.
Recommendations
  • Present Linux/macOS and Windows instructions in parallel or randomize the order to avoid always listing Windows first.
  • Use tabbed or side-by-side formatting for OS-specific instructions, so no platform is prioritized.
  • Where possible, use neutral language (e.g., 'On Windows, use... On Linux/macOS, use...') rather than always listing Windows first.
  • Consider referencing cross-platform tools (e.g., cross-env for setting environment variables in npm scripts) if appropriate.
  • Ensure all platform-specific instructions are equally detailed and visible.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Biased Biased
2026-01-13 00:00 #246 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-12 00:00 #243 cancelled Biased Biased
2026-01-11 00:00 #240 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-10 00:00 #237 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-09 00:34 #234 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-08 00:53 #231 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-06 18:15 #225 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-08-17 00:01 #83 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased

Flagged Code Snippets

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## Run the application

1. Set the environment variable.

    ### [Microsoft Entra ID (recommended)](#tab/entra-id)
    Set the environment variable named **AZURE_APPCONFIG_ENDPOINT** to the endpoint of your App Configuration store found under the *Overview* of your store in the Azure portal.

    If you use the Windows command prompt, run the following command and restart the command prompt to allow the change to take effect: