Detected Bias Types
Windows First
Powershell Heavy
Summary
The documentation provides examples for Azure CLI, PowerShell, portal, and ARM templates. PowerShell examples are given equal prominence to CLI, and the CLI examples are generic (not OS-specific). However, in the ARM template section, both Linux and Windows quickstart links are provided, but the example shown is for Linux only. There is a slight Windows bias in that PowerShell (a Windows-centric tool) is given a dedicated section and examples, and the PowerShell examples appear before ARM template examples. The documentation does not provide any Linux-specific shell (bash) or scripting examples, nor does it mention Linux tools or patterns. The CLI examples are cross-platform, but the lack of explicit Linux shell examples and the prominence of PowerShell may be perceived as a Windows bias.
Recommendations
- Add explicit bash or Linux shell scripting examples for creating and managing scale sets.
- Clarify that Azure CLI commands work equally well on Linux, macOS, and Windows, and provide example shell invocations for Linux users.
- Balance the PowerShell section by adding a section for bash scripting or Linux automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform).
- In ARM template examples, alternate between Linux and Windows examples, or provide both side-by-side.
- Consider mentioning Linux-specific considerations or best practices where relevant.