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+# This file defines code ownership for the repository.
+# Lines starting with '#' are comments.
+# Each line is a file pattern followed by one or more owners.
+# More information: https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/managing-your-repositorys-settings-and-features/customizing-your-repository/about-code-owners
+
+# hgarfer is the sole owner of all files in the repository
+* @hgarfer