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+#!/bin/bash
+
+# This script will keep your local modifications in chat.js and search.js, 
+# while also updating your branch with the latest changes from the remote repository. 
+# Remember to resolve any merge conflicts that might arise when you apply the stashed changes.
+
+# Stage the modified files
+git add dj_backend_server/web/static/chat.js
+git add dj_backend_server/web/static/search.js
+
+# Fetch the latest updates from the remote repository
+git fetch
+
+# Stash the staged changes
+git stash
+
+# Pull the latest changes from the remote branch
+git pull origin lvalics/OpenChat.git
+
+# Apply the stashed changes
+git stash pop
+
+# End of script