diff --git a/rustler_mix/README.md b/rustler_mix/README.md
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--- a/rustler_mix/README.md
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@@ -22,10 +22,10 @@ end
 
 ## Usage
 
-1.  Fetch all necessary dependencies:
+1.  Fetch and compile all necessary dependencies:
 
     ```
-    $ mix deps.get
+    $ mix deps.get && mix deps.compile
     ```
 2.  Check your installation by showing help from the installed Mix task: