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:
⚠️ windows_first
⚠️ windows_tools
⚠️ powershell_heavy
Summary:
The documentation generally aims for cross-platform parity, but there are subtle signs of Windows bias. In several places, Windows terminology ("command prompt") is used before or instead of Linux equivalents ("terminal"), and Windows-specific recommendations are made (e.g., suggesting remote build for Windows users). Visual Studio Code is featured as the primary editor, which is cross-platform, but the language sometimes prioritizes Windows workflows. There are also references to Windows-specific behaviors in the Python standard library section. However, Linux is well represented in hosting and deployment, and explicit Linux-only requirements are called out.
Recommendations:
  • Use 'terminal' as the primary term, with 'command prompt' as a secondary/parenthetical reference, to avoid Windows-first language.
  • Wherever 'Visual Studio Code' is mentioned, clarify that it is cross-platform and suggest alternative editors for Linux users if relevant.
  • When discussing build and deployment, avoid recommending remote build specifically for Windows users; instead, explain the pros and cons for both Windows and Linux.
  • In the Python standard library section, clarify that standard libraries are available on both Windows and Linux, and avoid implying that Windows is the default.
  • Add explicit Linux shell (bash/zsh) command examples alongside any Windows command prompt or PowerShell examples, especially in code blocks and setup instructions.
  • Ensure that any references to tools (e.g., Azure Functions Core Tools) include installation and usage instructions for both Windows and Linux environments.
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Scan History

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2025-09-10 00:00 #107 completed ✅ Clean
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2025-09-02 00:00 #99 in_progress ❌ Biased
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2025-08-28 00:01 #94 in_progress ✅ Clean
2025-08-27 00:01 #93 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-08-26 00:00 #92 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-08-25 00:01 #91 in_progress ❌ Biased
2025-08-24 00:00 #90 in_progress ✅ Clean
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2025-08-06 00:00 #72 completed ❌ Biased
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2025-07-17 00:00 #53 completed ❌ Biased
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2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed ❌ Biased
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled ✅ Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled ✅ Clean

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