[Solved] What happens to your working directory after you run git stash? — Ans: Your changes are saved and the working directory is clean | Git

Git - Stashing

What happens to your working directory after you run git stash?

AYour changes are pushed to the remote repository

BYour changes are committed to the current branch

CYour changes are deleted permanently

DYour changes are saved and the working directory is clean

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Effect of git stash on working directory
Running git stash saves your changes and resets your working directory to match the last commit, making it clean.
Step 2: Eliminate incorrect options
Changes are not committed, deleted, or pushed by stashing.
Final Answer:
Your changes are saved and the working directory is clean -> Option D
Quick Check:
Working directory clean after stash = D [OK]

Quick Trick: Stash clears your workspace but keeps changes safe [OK]

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