Git Stash Explained | Save Work Without Committing
Git Stash Explained: Save Work Without Committing
Every developer has been there: you're working on a feature, need to switch branches, but your code isn't ready to commit. This is where Git stash becomes your best friend. It allows you to temporarily save your changes without creating a messy commit history.
What is Git Stash?
Git stash is a powerful command that lets you save your current work-in-progress changes temporarily, allowing you to switch branches or perform other Git operations without committing incomplete code.
Key Benefits of Using Git Stash
- Quickly save uncommitted changes
- Switch branches without losing work
- Keep your commit history clean
- Manage multiple sets of unfinished work
Basic Git Stash Workflow
The core Git stash commands you'll use most frequently are:
git stash: Save current changesgit stash pop: Retrieve and remove the most recent stashgit stash apply: Apply stashed changes without removing them
Watch the full video tutorial here: Git Stash Complete Guide
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