What is git stash used for?

The git stash command is used to temporarily save changes you have made to your working copy so you can revert to a clean working directory. This can be useful in situations such as:

Switching contexts: If you are working on multiple branches or projects, git stash can help you save changes in one branch so you can switch to another and start working on it.

Resolving merge conflicts: If merge conflicts arise, git stash can help you save your changes so you can focus on resolving the conflicts.

Creating a clean environment for testing: git stash can help you create a clean environment for testing to make sure your code works correctly.

How to use git stash:

Save changes: To save changes using git stash, run the following command:

List stashed changes: To list stashed changes, run the following command:

Restore changes: To restore stashed changes, run the following command: