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After running git stash pop, you notice some files are missing changes. What is a likely cause?

medium📝 Troubleshoot Q7 of 15
Git - Stashing
After running git stash pop, you notice some files are missing changes. What is a likely cause?
AThe stash was deleted before applying any changes.
BThe pop command only restores untracked files, not tracked files.
CThe stash was partially applied due to conflicts and not all changes were restored.
DGit automatically discards changes to files ignored by .gitignore.
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand partial application

    If conflicts occur, pop applies changes only up to conflict, leaving some changes unapplied.

  2. Step 2: Confirm stash removal behavior

    Stash is removed only if pop fully succeeds; partial apply means stash remains.

  3. Final Answer:

    The stash was partially applied due to conflicts and not all changes were restored. -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    Conflicts cause partial stash apply, missing changes [OK]
Quick Trick: Conflicts cause partial pop; check stash list after [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Assuming pop restores all changes despite conflicts
  • Thinking pop deletes stash before applying
  • Believing pop ignores tracked files

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