Stash
/stæʃ/
Definition
A temporary storage area in Git that saves uncommitted changes so you can switch branches without committing or losing work.
Example in context
"Stash your changes before pulling — otherwise Git will refuse to overwrite your working directory files."
Related terms
Practice this term
Master Stash in context by working through exercises in the Git & Version Control module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.