Detected Bias Types
Windows First
Powershell Heavy
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a Windows-first bias, especially in the 'Build and run the app locally' section. Windows tools (Command Prompt, PowerShell, Visual Studio) are mentioned before Linux/macOS equivalents, and instructions for setting environment variables use Windows commands first, with PowerShell examples given more prominence. The tutorial is centered around .NET Framework, which is primarily a Windows technology, but Linux/macOS instructions are provided for environment variables. Visual Studio is listed as a prerequisite, with no mention of cross-platform alternatives.
Recommendations
- Present Linux/macOS instructions alongside or before Windows instructions, rather than after.
- Include cross-platform development tool options (e.g., Visual Studio Code, JetBrains Rider) in prerequisites.
- Clarify that .NET Framework is Windows-only, and provide links or guidance for .NET (Core/5+) users on Linux/macOS.
- Where possible, provide parity in screenshots and terminal output for Linux/macOS.
- Avoid assuming Visual Studio as the only IDE; offer CLI-based project creation and build instructions for users on non-Windows platforms.