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
cmd_heavy
powershell_examples
missing_linux_example
Summary
The documentation generally aims for cross-platform parity, but there are several subtle Windows biases. In command examples, Windows (Cmd) and PowerShell are often presented before or more prominently than Linux/macOS equivalents. Some sections provide detailed Cmd and PowerShell scripts, while Linux/bash examples are less detailed or missing (e.g., in Java deployment and function invocation). The use of 'command prompt' as a generic term and the inclusion of PowerShell-specific pivots also reinforce a Windows-centric approach. Linux/macOS users may find some steps less clear or less prioritized.
Recommendations
  • Ensure that for every Windows (Cmd or PowerShell) example, an equivalent Linux/macOS (bash/sh) example is provided and given equal prominence.
  • When listing multiple platforms, alternate the order or present Linux/macOS first in some sections to avoid always prioritizing Windows.
  • Use neutral terms like 'terminal' instead of 'command prompt' when referring to the command line.
  • Where PowerShell is used, clarify its cross-platform availability or provide bash alternatives.
  • Audit all code snippets and pivots to ensure Linux/macOS users are not missing context or steps (e.g., in Java deployment, ensure bash and Cmd examples are equally detailed).
  • Consider a summary table or section that explicitly states cross-platform compatibility and any OS-specific caveats.
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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 Biased Biased
2026-01-12 00:00 #243 cancelled Biased Biased
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
2025-09-12 00:00 #109 completed Clean Clean
2025-08-12 00:00 #78 cancelled Biased Biased
2025-08-11 00:00 #77 completed Biased Biased
2025-08-10 00:00 #76 completed Biased Biased
2025-08-09 00:00 #75 completed Biased Biased
2025-08-08 00:00 #74 completed Biased Biased
2025-08-07 00:00 #73 completed Biased Biased
2025-08-06 00:00 #72 completed Biased Biased
2025-08-05 00:00 #71 completed Biased Biased
2025-08-04 00:00 #70 cancelled Biased Biased
2025-08-03 00:00 #69 completed Biased Biased
2025-08-02 00:00 #68 cancelled Biased Biased
2025-08-01 00:00 #67 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-31 00:00 #66 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-30 00:00 #65 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-29 00:01 #64 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-28 00:00 #63 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-27 00:00 #62 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-26 00:01 #61 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-25 00:00 #60 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-24 00:00 #59 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-15 00:00 #51 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-13 21:37 #48 completed Clean Clean
2025-07-09 13:09 #3 cancelled Clean Clean
2025-07-08 04:23 #2 cancelled Biased Biased

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