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 generally maintains parity between Windows and Linux, but there are subtle signs of Windows bias. In several sections, PowerShell (a Windows-centric tool) is listed before Azure CLI (which is cross-platform and often preferred by Linux users). For example, in the prerequisites for checking VM SKU availability, PowerShell is mentioned before Azure CLI. Similarly, in migration instructions, PowerShell is listed after CLI, but both are present. There are no sections where only Windows or PowerShell examples are given, and Linux-specific guidance is present where appropriate. However, the ordering and occasional emphasis on PowerShell can be perceived as a mild Windows-first bias.
Recommendations
  • Alternate the order of PowerShell and Azure CLI examples, or list Azure CLI first to reflect its cross-platform nature.
  • Where both PowerShell and Azure CLI are mentioned, clarify that both are fully supported and provide equal prominence.
  • Ensure that all command-line examples are provided for both Windows (PowerShell) and Linux (Azure CLI/Bash) where applicable.
  • Consider adding explicit Linux/Bash examples in addition to Azure CLI, especially for tasks commonly performed on Linux.
  • Review linked pages to ensure Linux parity is maintained in referenced documentation.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-14 00:00 #250 in_progress Clean Clean
2026-01-13 00:00 #246 completed Clean Clean
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
2025-09-16 00:00 #113 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-15 00:00 #112 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-14 00:00 #111 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-13 00:00 #110 completed Clean Clean
2025-09-12 00:00 #109 completed 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