Add RELEASE_PROCESS.md

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In order to streamline our software release process and ensure consistency across our project versions, it's essential to document a clear and well-defined release process. This documentation will serve as a reference for all team members, contributors, and stakeholders involved in the release cycle. The addition of a release process markdown (MD) file will provide step-by-step guidance on how to prepare, package, and distribute new versions of our software.

Proposed Solution:
Create a new file named RELEASE_PROCESS.md in the root directory of our repository. This markdown file will outline the complete process that needs to be followed when preparing for a new release. The documentation should cover the following aspects:

1. Versioning Scheme: Describe our approach to version numbers and how we determine whether a version change constitutes a major, minor, or patch release.

2. Preparation Steps: Listing necessary pre-release checks, such as code reviews, test coverage thresholds, and CI/CD pipelines. Guidance on resolving outstanding issues or bugs before a release.

3. Creating a Release Candidate: Steps to create a release branch or tag. Instructions for merging and testing changes specific to the upcoming release.

4. Changelog Integration: How to update the CHANGELOG.md file with accurate and meaningful information about changes in the upcoming release.

5. Packaging and Distribution: Instructions for packaging the release, creating binary artifacts, or publishing to package repositories. Steps to generate and upload documentation for the new release.

6. Communication and Announcement: Guidance on announcing the release to relevant parties, such as users, stakeholders, and the wider community.

Benefits:

• Consistency: A standardized release process reduces the chance of errors and oversights during each release.
• Efficiency: Team members and contributors can follow a clear roadmap, saving time and effort.
• Transparency: A well-documented process fosters transparency and allows others to understand our release strategy.
• Collaboration: All team members, regardless of experience, can contribute to the release process with confidence.

Acceptance Criteria:

• RELEASE_PROCESS.md file has been created in the root directory.
• The documentation includes code snippets, examples, and best practices wherever relevant.
• Team members have reviewed and provided feedback on the initial draft of the release process document.
• Any necessary revisions based on feedback have been incorporated.
• Implementing a release process markdown file will be a valuable addition to our repository, enabling us to manage our releases more efficiently and maintain a high level of quality and consistency across all versions. Let's collaborate to create this documentation and enhance our development practices.