diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ If you are using GitHub Codespaces with the provided devcontainer, these prerequ
 To start the application:
 
     > yarn
+    > yarn start:db // (optional) for local development
     > yarn assets:
     > yarn start: