docs: add release checklist for versioning process

Author: matzar

release-checklist.md

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+Release Checklist:
+
+1.  **Update `package.json` version:**
+
+    - Open `package.json`.
+    - Set the `version` field to the new version number (e.g., `1.0.0`).
+    - Commit the change.
+
+2.  **Update `CHANGELOG.md`:**
+
+    - Open `CHANGELOG.md`.
+    - Add a new section for the release with the version number and date.
+    - Detail the changes, fixes, and new features included in this release.
+    - Commit the change.
+
+3.  **Package the extension:**
+
+    - Open a terminal in the project root directory.
+    - Run `vsce package`.
+    - Verify that the `.vsix` file is created in the project directory.
+
+4.  **Test the package (Optional):**
+
+    - In VS Code, go to the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X).
+    - Click the "..." menu in the Extensions view.
+    - Choose "Install from VSIX...".
+    - Select the `.vsix` file you created.
+    - Test the extension to ensure it works as expected.
+
+5.  **UPLOAD TO AZURE DEVOPS/MARKETPLACE - REMEMBER: YOU DO THIS!**
+    - Log in to the [VS Code Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/manage/publishers/matzar).
+    - Navigate to the extensions management section.
+    - Upload the `.vsix` file.
+    - Follow the prompts to publish the new version.
+    - Announce the new release to your team/users.