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:
⚠️ powershell_heavy
⚠️ windows_first
⚠️ windows_tools
Summary:
The documentation consistently lists PowerShell as the first automation method, with extensive PowerShell support and example links for nearly every operation. PowerShell is a Windows-centric tool, and its prominence throughout the support matrix (often before CLI or REST) suggests a Windows-first approach. While Azure CLI is also supported (and cross-platform), the documentation does not highlight Linux-native scripting or tools, and there are no bash/shell script examples or explicit Linux guidance. The focus on PowerShell and the absence of Linux-specific automation patterns or examples indicate a bias toward Windows environments.
Recommendations:
  • Alternate the order of PowerShell and CLI columns or list CLI first in some tables to avoid implicit prioritization of Windows tools.
  • Add explicit bash/shell script examples for common automation tasks, especially where CLI is supported, to demonstrate Linux parity.
  • Include a section or callout on cross-platform automation, highlighting how Linux users can accomplish the same tasks using Azure CLI, REST, or scripting.
  • Where PowerShell is referenced, clarify that Azure CLI is fully supported on Linux and provide direct links to Linux-specific documentation or tutorials.
  • Consider adding a 'Linux automation' or 'Cross-platform automation' row or column to the support matrix to make Linux support more visible.
  • Review example links to ensure they include both PowerShell and CLI (bash) tabs or code blocks, not just PowerShell.
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Scan History

Date Scan ID Status Bias Status
2025-09-11 00:00 #108 completed ✅ Clean
2025-08-11 00:00 #77 completed ✅ Clean
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2025-07-21 00:00 #56 completed ✅ Clean
2025-07-19 13:51 #54 completed ✅ Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed ❌ Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled ❌ Biased