diff --git a/composite-builds/build-deps/build.gradle.kts b/composite-builds/build-deps/build.gradle.kts
index 5d8d52c4a..a7e08a598 100644
--- a/composite-builds/build-deps/build.gradle.kts
+++ b/composite-builds/build-deps/build.gradle.kts
@@ -39,6 +39,11 @@ subprojects {
         sourceCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_11
         targetCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_11
       }
+
+      buildTypes.register("dev") {
+        initWith(buildTypes.getByName("release"))
+        isMinifyEnabled = false
+      }
     }
   }