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+# Database migrations
+
+This directory contains all the database migrations for the backend.  
+
+[!WARNING]
+Keep in mind that these migrations are **not yet stable**.
+
+## Running migrations
+
+In the root of the backend directory, run:
+
+```bash
+make migrate
+```