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This page is part of the Azure documentation. It contains code examples and configuration instructions for working with Azure services.
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Bias Analysis

Detected Bias Types
windows_first
powershell_heavy
Summary
The documentation demonstrates a Windows bias in the 'Run the application' section, where Windows command prompt and PowerShell instructions are presented before Linux/macOS equivalents. Additionally, the prerequisites link for installing Node.js prioritizes Windows and WSL, with no direct mention of Linux-native installation methods. PowerShell and Windows command prompt commands are given more detailed instructions (e.g., restart requirement), while Linux/macOS instructions are more succinct.
Recommendations
  • Present Linux/macOS instructions before or alongside Windows instructions, rather than after.
  • Include links or guidance for installing Node.js natively on Linux distributions (e.g., apt, yum, snap) in the prerequisites.
  • Provide equal detail for Linux/macOS commands (e.g., mention shell profile persistence for environment variables).
  • Consider using tabs or side-by-side formatting for OS-specific instructions to avoid implicit prioritization.
  • Review all examples and ensure parity in explanation and troubleshooting steps for Linux/macOS users.
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Scan History

Date Scan Status Result
2026-01-12 00:00 #99 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-11 06:20 #98 completed Biased Biased
2026-01-11 00:00 #95 cancelled Clean Clean
2026-01-10 00:00 #92 completed Clean Clean
2026-01-09 00:00 #87 cancelled Clean Clean
2026-01-06 22:28 #78 completed Clean Clean
2025-12-29 18:00 #48 cancelled Biased Biased
2025-12-15 00:00 #7 completed Clean Clean
2025-12-14 05:05 #6 completed Clean Clean

Flagged Code Snippets

    If you use PowerShell, run the following command:

    
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## Run the application

1. Set the environment variable.

    ### [Microsoft Entra ID (recommended)](#tab/entra-id)
    Set the environment variable named **AZURE_APPCONFIG_ENDPOINT** to the endpoint of your App Configuration store found under the *Overview* of your store in the Azure portal.

    If you use the Windows command prompt, run the following command and restart the command prompt to allow the change to take effect:

    
    ### [Connection string](#tab/connection-string)
    Set the environment variable named **AZURE_APPCONFIG_CONNECTION_STRING** to the read-only connection string of your App Configuration store found under *Access keys* of your store in the Azure portal.

    If you use the Windows command prompt, run the following command and restart the command prompt to allow the change to take effect:

    
   If you use PowerShell, run the following command: