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@@ -79,11 +79,34 @@ cd books
 
 # install dependencies
 yarn
+```
 
+#### Development
+
+To run Frappe Books in development mode (with hot reload, etc):
+
+```bash
 # start the electron app
 yarn electron:serve
 ```
 
+#### Build
+
+To build Frappe Books and create an installer:
+
+```bash
+# start the electron app
+yarn electron:build
+```
+
+**Note**
+By default the above command will build for your computer's operating system and
+architecture. To build for other environments (example: for linux from a windows
+computer) check the _Building_ section at
+[electron.build/cli](https://www.electron.build/cli).
+
+So to build for linux you could use the `--linux` flag like so: `yarn electron:build --linux`.
+
 ## Contributions and Community
 
 There are many ways you can contribute even if you don't code: