diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
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@@ -68,6 +68,12 @@ Build the binary (first time may require installing new JDK version). This build
 ./gradlew build
 ```
 
+To skip tests.
+
+```
+./gradlew assemble
+```
+
 Run the Polaris server locally on localhost:8181
 
 ```