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 * If it makes sense, add tests for your code and/or run a performance benchmark
 * Make sure all tests pass (`bundle exec rake`)
 * Create a pull request
+
+## Releasing
+
+* Bump the version in `lib/liquid/version.rb` and merge it on `main`
+* Run `rake release` to create the new version tag and deploy the new version to RubyGems
+* Create a new release using the [GitHub UI](https://github.com/Shopify/liquid/releases/new)
+