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@@ -90,6 +90,14 @@ This setting enables debugging. This should be done only during development or t
 
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+# DEVELOPER
+
+Default: False
+
+This parameter serves as a safeguard to prevent some potentially dangerous behavior, such as generating new database schema migrations. Set this to `True` **only** if you are actively developing the NetBox code base.
+
+---
+
 ## EMAIL
 
 In order to send email, NetBox needs an email server configured. The following items can be defined within the `EMAIL` setting: