Git · Junior · Question 32 of 75

What does `git stash` do?

1Commits all changes to a hidden branch on the remote
✓Correct answer: Saves uncommitted changes aside and cleans the working tree
3Deletes every untracked file in the project

Explanation

Use it to switch tasks quickly; git stash pop reapplies the changes. By default untracked files aren't stashed; add -u for them.

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