### Background Per the title, we need to add a CODEOWNERS file in the root of the repository (which is compatible with both [GitHub](https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/managing-your-repositorys-settings-and-features/customizing-your-repository/about-code-owners#codeowners-file-location) and [GitLab](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/project/codeowners/#codeowners-file)). ### Definition of Done - [ ] CODEOWNERS file exists in the root of the repo and properly pings the code owners when files are changed
Background
Per the title, we need to add a CODEOWNERS file in the root of the repository (which is compatible with both GitHub and GitLab).
Definition of Done