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
powershell_heavy
Summary
The documentation presents both Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell commands for deployment and resource management, but consistently lists PowerShell as the second option, which is a subtle 'windows_first' ordering. There is a notable presence of PowerShell examples throughout, which may be unnecessary for Linux-focused users. However, the SSH and Kafka management sections are Linux/Unix-centric, with all examples using Bash commands and Linux tools. There are no exclusive Windows tools or missing Linux examples, but the dual presentation of PowerShell and CLI, with CLI first, may still suggest a slight Windows bias due to the inclusion of PowerShell in all steps.
Recommendations
  • Consider clearly labeling which command sets are for Windows and which are for Linux/macOS, especially for Azure CLI and PowerShell, to help users quickly find relevant instructions.
  • If PowerShell is not required for Linux/macOS users, clarify this in the documentation and possibly move PowerShell sections to an appendix or a separate tab for Windows users.
  • Ensure parity by providing Bash equivalents for any PowerShell commands if new steps are added in the future.
  • Explicitly state that Azure CLI is cross-platform and can be used on Windows, Linux, and macOS, to encourage non-Windows users.
  • If possible, provide a summary table at the top indicating which tools are recommended for each OS.
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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 Clean Clean
2026-01-11 00:00 #240 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-10 00:00 #237 completed Biased Biased
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
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 cancelled Biased Biased

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