jbampton opened a new issue, #2746:
URL: https://github.com/apache/sedona/issues/2746

   https://github.com/apache/sedona/blob/master/.github/CODEOWNERS
   
   
https://docs.github.com/en/repositories/managing-your-repositorys-settings-and-features/customizing-your-repository/about-code-owners
   
   A CODEOWNERS file is a powerful tool for defining which individuals or teams 
are responsible for specific files or directories in a repository. Using one 
offers several key benefits for team collaboration and code quality: [1, 2] 
   
   * Automated Review Assignments: When a pull request (PR) is opened, the 
system automatically identifies and requests reviews from the correct owners 
based on the files changed. This eliminates the need for developers to manually 
track down who should review their work.
   * Enforced Expert Approval: By combining CODEOWNERS with branch protection 
rules, you can require an approval from at least one designated owner before a 
PR can be merged. This ensures that changes to critical or complex code areas 
are always vetted by someone with domain expertise.
   * Enhanced Security: It acts as a safeguard against unauthorized or 
accidental changes to sensitive files, such as configuration or 
security-related code.
   * Clear Accountability: The file serves as a single source of truth for who 
is responsible for different parts of the codebase. This transparency helps new 
team members during onboarding and clarifies who to contact for specific bug 
fixes or improvements.
   * Faster Development Cycles: In large teams or monorepos, automated routing 
of PRs reduces delays caused by "reviewer spam" or pinging the wrong people. It 
also helps keep teams up-to-date on changes happening in the code they 
specifically own.
   * Code Stability: Because code owners are invested in their specific areas, 
they are more likely to catch potential issues early, enforce consistent coding 
styles, and prevent "code rot". 
   


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