docs: adds major version release info

Netcentric · Oct 19, 2023 · a190866 · a190866
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 └─⫸ Commit Type: build|ci|docs|feat|fix|perf|refactor|test
 ```
 
+#### Major Version Release:
+
+In order to trigger Major Version upgrade, `BREAKING CHANGE:` needs to be in the footer of a commit message:
+
+```
+<type>(<scope>): <short summary>
+<BLANK LINE>
+BREAKING CHANGE: <breaking change summary>
+```
+
 ## Code Reviews
 
 All submissions should come in the form of pull requests and need to be reviewed