Use ordered list for development section of contributor guide

The development process for contributors follows a reasonably linear set of distinct steps, so this is an appropriate
way of organizing the information.

Author: per1234

.github/CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -1,11 +1,38 @@
-## Development
+## Development workflow
+
+### 1. Install tools
+
+#### Node.js
+
+[**npm**](https://www.npmjs.com/) is used for dependency management.
+
+Follow the installation instructions here:<br />
+https://nodejs.dev/download
+
+### 2. Install dependencies
 
 To work on the codebase you have to install all the dependencies:
 
 ```
 npm install
 ```
 
+### 3. Coding
+
+Now you're ready to work some [TypeScript](https://www.typescriptlang.org/) magic!
+
+Make sure to write or update tests for your work when appropriate.
+
+### 4. Format code
+
+Format the code to follow the standard style for the project:
+
+```
+npm run format
+```
+
+### 5. Run tests
+
 To run tests set the environment variable `GITHUB_TOKEN` with a valid Personal Access Token and then:
 
 ```
@@ -14,7 +41,13 @@ npm run test
 
 See the [official Github documentation][pat-docs] to learn more about Personal Access Tokens.
 
-## Release
+### 6. Commit
+
+Everything is now ready to make your contribution to the project, so commit it to the repository and submit a pull request.
+
+Thanks!
+
+## Release workflow
 
 1. `npm install` to add all the dependencies, included development.
 1. `npm run build` to build the Action under the `./lib` folder.