Retrieving a Stash by Name
Once you have named your stashes, retrieving them by name becomes straightforward.
How to List Named Stashes
1. List Stashes: Run `git stash list` to see all stashes along with their names.
git stash list
This will output something like:
stash@{0}: On main: feature-x-progress
stash@{1}: On main: minor-fix
How to Apply a Named Stash
1. Apply Stash: Use `git stash apply` followed by the stash identifier (index).
git stash apply stash@{0}
While Git doesn’t support directly applying a stash by name out-of-the-box, the list command helps you identify the correct stash index to use.
How to Name a Stash and Retrieve a Stash by Name in Git?
Git is an important tool for developers, enabling efficient version control and collaboration on projects. One powerful feature of Git is the ability to stash changes, temporarily storing modifications without committing them. This is particularly useful when you need to switch contexts or branches but aren’t ready to commit to your current work.
Table of Content
- What is Git Stash?
- Naming a Stash in Git
- Retrieving a Stash by Name
- Automating Stash Retrieval by Name
- Conclusion
Naming stashes and retrieving them by name enhances this functionality, making it easier to manage multiple stashes. In this article, we’ll guide you through naming a stash and retrieving it by name in Git.