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_tools
windows_first
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a mild Windows bias primarily through its references to Windows-specific tools (such as the Storage Emulator), lack of explicit Linux alternatives or parity in certain steps, and the ordering of instructions that may implicitly favor Windows users. While the main development workflow is cross-platform (using Azure CLI and Azure Functions Core Tools), there are notable areas where Linux users are underserved or must infer their own solutions.
Recommendations
  • Where the Storage Emulator is referenced, explicitly mention and provide instructions for the cross-platform Azurite emulator, which is the recommended storage emulator for Linux and macOS.
  • When discussing browser compatibility (e.g., suggesting Edge), clarify that any modern browser can be used and avoid recommending a Windows-specific browser unless necessary.
  • In steps that mention file path handling or project file modifications (such as .csproj updates for static content), add notes or examples for Linux/macOS users, especially regarding case sensitivity and path separators.
  • Ensure that all prerequisite tools and installation instructions are clearly marked as cross-platform, and provide links or commands for Linux/macOS where relevant (e.g., for installing Azure Functions Core Tools or the Azure CLI).
  • Review all command-line examples to ensure they work identically on Linux/macOS, and add troubleshooting notes for common platform-specific issues (such as file permissions or environment variables).
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-17 00:00 #262 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Clean Clean
2026-01-13 00:00 #246 completed Clean Clean
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2026-01-09 00:34 #234 completed Clean Clean
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

    - Create a folder negotiate and update `negotiate/index.js` and copy following codes.