You have multiple stashes and want to remove all except the most recent one. Which sequence of commands achieves this safely?

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Git - Stashing

ARun <code>git stash drop stash@{1}</code> repeatedly for all except stash@{0}

BRun <code>git stash clear</code> then create a new stash for the most recent changes

CRun <code>git stash pop</code> to apply and remove all stashes except the latest

DRun <code>git stash drop stash@{0}</code> to remove the latest stash only

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand stash indexing and removal
Stashes are indexed from 0 (most recent) upwards. To keep the latest, remove others starting from index 1.
Step 2: Use git stash drop stash@{1} repeatedly
Dropping stash@{1} repeatedly removes older stashes safely without affecting the latest stash@{0}.
Final Answer:
Run git stash drop stash@{1} repeatedly for all except stash@{0} -> Option A
Quick Check:
Drop specific stashes to keep latest safe [OK]

Quick Trick: Drop stashes from index 1 up to keep latest [OK]

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