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Bias Analysis

Bias Types:
⚠️ windows_first
⚠️ missing_linux_example
Summary:
The documentation instructs users to 'open a command prompt window' and provides AzCopy CLI commands without specifying or illustrating that these commands work identically on Linux/macOS terminals. There are no explicit Linux (bash) or macOS terminal references, nor are there alternative instructions or screenshots for non-Windows environments. The phrase 'command prompt window' is a Windows-centric term, and the lack of cross-platform clarification may lead Linux/macOS users to feel excluded or uncertain.
Recommendations:
  • Replace 'command prompt window' with 'terminal window' or specify 'open a command prompt (Windows) or terminal (Linux/macOS) window'.
  • Explicitly state that AzCopy is cross-platform and works on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
  • Add a note or section confirming that the provided AzCopy commands are valid in bash/zsh shells on Linux/macOS, and that no syntax changes are required.
  • If there are any platform-specific differences (e.g., path formats), highlight them with examples for both Windows and Linux/macOS.
  • Consider including screenshots or terminal prompts (e.g., C:\> for Windows, $ for bash) to visually reinforce cross-platform support.
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Scan History

Date Scan ID Status Bias Status
2025-08-19 00:01 #85 completed ✅ Clean
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed ❌ Biased
2025-07-12 23:44 #41 in_progress ✅ Clean

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