Git · Junior · Question 33 of 75

What is the difference between `git stash pop` and `git stash apply`?

1pop applies the oldest stash; apply the newest
2pop works only on the branch the stash came from
✓Correct answer: pop applies and removes the stash; apply keeps it

Explanation

If applying causes conflicts, pop keeps the stash anyway so nothing is lost. apply is handy when you want the same changes on several branches.

Further reading

Git docs: git-stash ↗

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