diff --git a/docs/reference/build_failures.md b/docs/reference/build_failures.md
index 335a42668c01..d9a792284087 100644
--- a/docs/reference/build_failures.md
+++ b/docs/reference/build_failures.md
@@ -140,14 +140,21 @@ If the build error mentions a missing command, for example, `gcc`:
 Then, you'll need to install it with your system package manager, e.g., to resolve the error above:
 
 ```console
-$ apt-get install gcc
+$ apt install gcc
 ```
 
-!!! note
+!!! tip
 
     When using the uv-managed Python versions, it's common to need `clang` installed instead of
     `gcc`.
 
+    Many Linux distributions provide a package that includes all the common build dependencies.
+    You can address most build requirements by installing it, e.g., for Debian or Ubuntu:
+
+    ```console
+    $ apt install build-essential
+    ```
+
 ### Header or library is missing
 
 If the build error mentions a missing header or library, e.g., a `.h` file, then you'll need to