What does "git stash" mean in programming?
git stash is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
A Git command that temporarily saves uncommitted changes so you can switch branches without committing. The stash stores both staged and unstaged changes; you can pop them back later with `git stash pop`.
Example
"Stash your WIP changes, pull the latest main, then pop the stash to continue working."
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