diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
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@@ -67,6 +67,11 @@ cd backend
 ./gradlew bootRun
 ```
 
+You may optionally install [watchexec](https://github.com/watchexec/watchexec?tab=readme-ov-file) and use this command to autorecompile the backend on file changes:
+```bash
+watchexec -r -e java ./gradlew :bootRun
+```
+
 The backend will be available at:
 - API endpoint: http://localhost:8080
 - Swagger documentation: http://localhost:8080/swagger
@@ -164,4 +169,4 @@ References:
 
 ## License
 
-This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
\ No newline at end of file
+This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.