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 mild Windows bias by referencing Windows command shells and tools before or in preference to Linux equivalents. For example, it mentions using Windows cmd.exe as an alternative to Bash, and in several places, it provides Windows-specific instructions (such as using 'set' instead of 'export') before or alongside Linux commands. Additionally, the Java quickstart uses a Windows-style 'cmd' code block for directory creation, even though the rest of the instructions are cross-platform.
Recommendations
  • Present Linux and Windows command instructions in parallel, using tabbed or side-by-side formatting, rather than mentioning Windows as an alternative to Bash.
  • When referencing environment variable setting (e.g., 'export' vs 'set'), provide both commands explicitly in a tabbed or clearly separated format, rather than as a parenthetical note.
  • For directory creation and navigation, use cross-platform commands (e.g., 'mkdir', 'cd') in a neutral shell format, or provide both Bash and cmd/PowerShell equivalents.
  • Avoid using Windows-specific code block annotations (e.g., 'cmd') unless absolutely necessary; prefer 'bash' or a neutral format.
  • Ensure that any references to tools or shells do not assume Windows as the default or primary environment.
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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 Biased Biased
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

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