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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
powershell_heavy
windows_tools
Summary
The documentation provides language examples for C#, JavaScript, Python, Java, and PowerShell. PowerShell is included as a first-class example, which is primarily a Windows-centric shell and scripting language. There is a specific note about PowerShell support and SDKs, but there are no equivalent notes or guidance for Bash, sh, or other Linux-native shells. No Linux-specific tools or patterns are mentioned. The inclusion of PowerShell as a main example and the absence of Linux shell examples or guidance indicates a Windows bias.
Recommendations
  • Add equivalent examples using Bash or other Linux-native shells if shell scripting examples are relevant.
  • If PowerShell is included due to its cross-platform support, clarify this and provide Linux installation guidance.
  • Include notes or guidance for Linux users, such as using Azure CLI or Bash for orchestration scripting, where applicable.
  • Balance PowerShell-specific notes with Linux shell or cross-platform scripting notes to avoid the perception of Windows bias.
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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
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2026-01-06 22:28 #78 completed Clean Clean
2025-12-29 18:00 #48 cancelled Biased Biased
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2025-12-14 05:05 #6 completed Clean Clean
2025-12-14 04:32 #4 completed Clean Clean
2025-12-14 01:50 #3 completed Clean Clean

Flagged Code Snippets

param($Context)

$deviceId = $Context.Input

# Step 1: Create an installation package in blob storage and return a SAS URL.
$sasUrl = Invoke-DurableActivity -FunctionName "CreateInstallationPackage" -Input $deviceId

# Step 2: Notify the device that the installation package is ready.
$deviceInfo = @{
    id = $deviceId
    url = $sasUrl
}
Invoke-DurableActivity -FunctionName "SendPackageUrlToDevice" -Input $deviceInfo

# Step 3: Wait for the device to acknowledge that it has downloaded the new package.
Start-DurableExternalEventListener -EventName "DownloadCompletedAck"

# Step 4: ...

param($Context)

$deviceIds = Invoke-DurableActivity -FunctionName "GetNewDeviceIds"

# Run multiple device provisioning flows in parallel
$provisioningTasks = @()
for ($i = 0; $i -lt $deviceIds.Count; $i++) {
    $deviceId = $deviceIds[$i]
    $childId = "$($Context.InstanceId):$i"
    $provisionTask = Invoke-DurableSubOrchestrator `
        -FunctionName "DeviceProvisioningOrchestration" `
        -Input $deviceId `
        -InstanceId $childId `
        -NoWait
    $provisioningTasks += $provisionTask
}

Wait-DurableTask -Task $provisioningTasks

# ...