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@@ -54,6 +54,7 @@ For example, the application could be launched as follows:
 ```bash
 $ export FLASK_APP=compendium_v2.app
 $ export SETTINGS_FILENAME=config-example.json
+$ flask db upgrade
 $ flask run
 ```