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+# rules are explained here
+# https://docs.github.com/en/github/creating-cloning-and-archiving-repositories/about-code-owners
+
+# These owners will be the default owners for everything in
+# the repo. Unless a later match takes precedence,
+# they will be requested for review when someone opens
+# a pull request.
+* @KrisNey-MSFT
+
+/dash-pipeline       @marian-pritsak @chrispsommers