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@@ -3,15 +3,21 @@
 ## Making changes
 
 1. Fork the repository.
-2. Make changes.
-3. Add tests in `test/`.
-4. Run tests with `pnpm test`.
+2. Checkout a new branch from main.
+3. Make changes.
+4. If necessary, add tests in `test/`.
+5. Run tests with `pnpm test`.
+6. Commit changes and push to your fork.
+7. Create a pull request.
 
 ## Release changes
 
-1. Merge PRs into dev branch.
-2. Merge dev branch into main branch with `git checkout main && git merge dev`
-3. Push main branch to remote with `git push`
-4. GitHub action will create a release and publish it to npm.
+> Only maintainers can release new versions.
+
+1. Merge PRs into main branch.
+2. Change version in `package.json`.
+3. Push main branch to remote with `git push`.
+4. Create a new tag and push it to remote.
+5. GitHub action will create a release and publish it to npm.
 
 Feel free to improve this process by creating an issue or PR.