Git Stash : Save Your Work Without the Panic

Source: Dev.to

Git stash overview

Ever switched branches in Git and suddenly realized your changes were gone?

Yeah… we’ve all been there 😅

That’s exactly where git stash quietly saves the day.

Most developers know of git stash, but very few use it to its full potential. It’s more than just a temporary shelf for your changes — it’s a powerful workflow tool when used right.

In this video, I break down git stash from first principles to practical, real‑world usage:

• What git stash actually does under the hood
• How to stash specific files only (not everything)
• The difference between apply and pop (and when to use which)
• How to name and manage multiple stashes cleanly
• Recovering changes you thought were lost forever

If Git sometimes feels like magic… or chaos… this will help things click.

I’ve found that mastering git stash saves hours of context switching and keeps my working tree clean — especially when juggling multiple tasks or hotfixes.