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@@ -12,6 +12,8 @@ We have full documentation on how to get started contributing here:
 - [Kubernetes Contributor Guide](https://git.k8s.io/community/contributors/guide) - Main contributor documentation, or you can just jump directly to the [contributing section](https://git.k8s.io/community/contributors/guide#contributing)
 - [Contributor Cheat Sheet](https://git.k8s.io/community/contributors/guide/contributor-cheatsheet) - Common resources for existing developers
 
+This project follows the [Conventional Commits](https://www.conventionalcommits.org/en/v1.0.0/) specification on PR title. The explicit commit history is used, among other things, to provide a readable changelog in release notes.
+
 ## Mentorship
 
 - [Mentoring Initiatives](https://git.k8s.io/community/mentoring) - We have a diverse set of mentorship programs available that are always looking for volunteers!