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@@ -138,8 +138,8 @@ Prepare database once before you start by running the following command in a sec
 
 ```bash
 # in main folder while docker-compose is up
-$ docker-compose exec backend yarn run db:migrate init
-$ docker-compose exec backend yarn run db:migrate up
+$ docker compose exec backend yarn run db:migrate init
+$ docker compose exec backend yarn run db:migrate up
 ```
 
 Then clear and seed database by running the following command as well in the second terminal: