After running git stash push -- file1.txt file2.txt, you see no stash created. What could be wrong?

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Git - Stashing

After running git stash push -- file1.txt file2.txt, you see no stash created. What could be wrong?

ACommand syntax is invalid

BYou must add files before stashing

CNo changes in file1.txt or file2.txt to stash

DStash only works on staged files

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check if files have changes
If file1.txt and file2.txt have no changes, stash will not create an entry.
Step 2: Understand stash behavior
Stash saves changes in working directory or index; if none, no stash is created.
Final Answer:
No changes in file1.txt or file2.txt to stash -> Option C
Quick Check:
No changes in specified files means no stash created = C [OK]

Quick Trick: Stash only saves actual changes in specified files [OK]

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