diff --git a/rtic-macros/src/syntax/ast.rs b/rtic-macros/src/syntax/ast.rs
index 06feb1fae6..bc892e3b6d 100644
--- a/rtic-macros/src/syntax/ast.rs
+++ b/rtic-macros/src/syntax/ast.rs
@@ -70,6 +70,7 @@ pub struct AppArgs {
     pub dispatchers: Dispatchers,
 
     /// Backend-specific arguments
+    #[allow(dead_code)]
     pub backend: Option<BackendArgs>,
 }