diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst
index 4b7ff42a..7b6ba3d1 100644
--- a/README.rst
+++ b/README.rst
@@ -42,6 +42,8 @@ A Simple Example
     @app.route("/")
     def hello():
         return "Hello, World!"
+    if __name__ == "__main__":
+        app.run()
 
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