Create RELEASE.md for release docs

Adds a new markdown file RELEASE.md to document the release process.

RELEASE.md

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+# Release Process for `connect-go`
+
+## Preparing for Release
+
+1. **Update Version Number**
+   - In `connect.go`, modify the `Version` constant to match the target release according to [semver](https://semver.org/) standards. Remove the `-dev` suffix.
+     ```go
+     const Version = "X.Y.Z"
+     ```
+
+2. **Version Requirements (Optional)**
+   - If changes require a new API in `connect-go`, declare a constant referencing the updated code.
+     ```go
+     const (
+         IsAtLeastVersionX_Y_Z = true
+     )
+     ```
+   - Ensure the generated code refers to this constant. This is used as a compile time check of source compatibilty.
+
+3. **Branch and PR Creation**
+   - Create a branch, commit the version changes, and open a PR titled "Prepare for vX.Y.Z".
+   - Merge this PR into the main branch. No other changes should be merged until the release is complete.
+
+## Creating the Release
+
+1. **Draft a Release**
+   - Navigate to the [releases](https://github.com/connectrpc/connect-go/releases) page using the GitHub UI.
+   - Click **Draft a new release** at the top of the page.
+
+2. **Tagging and Title**
+   - Enter “vX.Y.Z” in the "Choose a tag” field to create a new tag for the release upon publishing.
+   - Target the main branch and title the release as “vX.Y.Z”.
+
+3. **Additional Configuration**
+   - Click “set as latest release” and specify the last version as the “Previous tag”.
+   - Use **Generate release notes** to auto-create meaningful release notes, sorting them into `### Enhancements` and `### Bugfixes`. Ensure contributors are credited, especially new external contributors.
+
+4. **Publishing the Release**
+   - When ready, click **Publish release**.
+   - For proper sorting, edit and update the newly created release. See this [issue](https://github.com/orgs/community/discussions/8226) for guidelines.
+
+## Returning to Development
+
+1. **Update for Development**
+   - In `connect.go`, modify the `Version` constant to the next minor release with the suffix `-dev`.
+     ```go
+     const Version = "X.Y+1.0-dev"
+     ```
+
+2. **PR Creation**
+   - Open a PR with the title "Back to development".