What stash is for
Stash temporarily saves local modifications so you can return the working tree to a clean state. It is useful when you need to switch branches or perform another task before your current change is ready for a commit.
Stash is not a replacement for commits
A commit gives your work a durable, named point in history. A stash is better treated as temporary workspace storage. If work matters, a small temporary commit on a private branch can sometimes be safer and easier to recover.
Inspect before applying
List stashes and inspect their contents before applying one to a changed working tree. Applying a stash can itself produce conflicts if the surrounding code has changed.
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