We can streamline our contributor experience by introducing standardized templates and a CODEOWNERS file to guide contributors and reviewers. This issue proposes adding four new files under the .github/ directory:

1. bug_report.md
2. feature_request.md
3. pull_request_template.md
4. CODEOWNERS

Goal

• Improve our issue and PR tracking process

Proposed Solution

• Add bug_report.md and feature_request.md for consistent issue submissions
• Add pull_request_template.md to standardize pull request requirements
• Add CODEOWNERS to automatically assign reviewers for changes

Additional Context
These additions help us better manage incoming contributions by providing clarity and consistent reviewer assignment. However, we won’t necessarily need to follow these files to the letter every time; they’re here to guide us rather than enforce strict rules.