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+# This file annotates code ownership within ROOT.
+# It's not meant to be a strict - or comprehensive - file, but
+# helpful guidance on who to coordinate with for various areas.
+# This should also help provide suggested reviewers for PRs.
+
+# For more information, see:
+# 
+#   - https://github.com/blog/2392-introducing-code-owners
+
+# Coarse-grained ownership
+interpreter/* @Axel-Naumann
+io/* @pcanal
+tree/* @pcanal
+cmake/* @peremato
+
+# Projects that span over several code modules:
+tree/treeplayer/inc/ROOT/TDataFrame* @dpiparo @bluehood
+tree/treeplayer/src/TDF* @dpiparo @bluehood
+