feat: add docs on release process

README.md

@@ -96,3 +96,38 @@ If you believe you have found a security vulnerability, we encourage you to
 responsibly disclose this and not open a public issue. We will investigate all
 legitimate reports. Email [email protected] to disclose any security
 vulnerabilities.
+
+
+## Contributing
+
+
+### Test your change
+
+#### Run a local build
+
+```bash
+npm run build
+```
+
+#### Link the package
+
+```bash
+# do this in this repo
+npm run link
+```
+
+#### Link the package in your project
+
+```bash
+# do this in your project
+npm run link @sort/react-components
+```
+
+### Prepare for release
+
+if everything works as expected, go ahead and make the commit
+
+
+#### How to write commits
+
+We use [conventional commits](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/en/v1.0.0/), if you're not familiar with it, please take a look as it will determine the type of release that is created.