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 provides both Windows and Linux examples for Bicep and ARM templates, and covers Linux-specific hosting plans (including Flex Consumption, Container Apps, and Azure Arc). However, there is a consistent pattern of presenting Windows examples before Linux ones ("windows_first"), especially in code tabs and explanations. Additionally, PowerShell is the only scripting language shown for command-line deployment automation, with no Bash or Linux shell equivalents ("powershell_heavy"). There are no exclusive references to Windows-only tools, but the ordering and scripting language choices may subtly prioritize Windows users.
Recommendations
  • Alternate the order of Windows and Linux examples/tabs, or default to Linux first in some sections, especially for plans that are Linux-only.
  • Provide Bash/Azure CLI shell script equivalents for all PowerShell deployment examples, especially in the 'Deploy your template' section.
  • Where possible, clarify when a feature or example is Windows- or Linux-specific, and ensure parity in depth and detail for both platforms.
  • Highlight cross-platform tools (like Azure CLI) more prominently, and avoid implying PowerShell is the default for all users.
  • In summary tables and introductory text, avoid listing Windows before Linux by default—consider alphabetical or usage-based ordering.
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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 Clean Clean
2025-08-07 00:00 #73 completed Biased Biased
2025-08-06 00:00 #72 completed Biased Biased
2025-07-17 00:00 #53 completed Clean Clean
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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