diff --git a/.github/CODEOWNERS b/.github/CODEOWNERS
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+# PRs will be automatically assigned for review to the associated
+# team(s) or person(s) that touches any files that are mapped to them.
+#
+# A statement takes precedence over the statements above it so more general
+# assignments are found at the top with specific assignments being lower in
+# the ordering (i.e. catch all assignment should be the first item)
+#
+# Consult GitHub documentation for formatting guidelines:
+# https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/managing-your-repositorys-settings-and-features/customizing-your-repository/about-code-owners#example-of-a-codeowners-file
+
+# As a default for areas with no assignment,
+# the core team as a whole will be assigned
+*       @dekart-xyz/core
+
+# Changes to GitHub configurations including Actions
+/.github/ @delfrrr
diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
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+resolves #
+
+<!---
+  Include the number of the issue addressed by this PR above if applicable.
+-->
+
+### Description
+
+<!---
+  Describe the Pull Request here. Add any references and info to help reviewers
+  understand your changes. Include any tradeoffs you considered.
+-->
+
+### Checklist
+
+- [ ] I have run this code in development and it appears to resolve the stated issue
+- [ ] This PR includes tests, or tests are not required/relevant for this PR
diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
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 functions
 node_modules
 public
-resources
\ No newline at end of file
+resources
+.vscode/