[Solved] You tried to apply a stash with git stash apply but got a conflict error. What should you do next? — Ans: Manually resolve conflicts, then commit the changes | Git

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You tried to apply a stash with git stash apply but got a conflict error. What should you do next?

AManually resolve conflicts, then commit the changes

BRun <code>git stash drop</code> to delete the stash immediately

CRun <code>git stash clear</code> to remove all stashes

DRun <code>git stash pop</code> again to fix conflicts

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand conflict during stash apply
Conflicts mean changes clash with current files and must be fixed manually.
Step 2: Choose correct resolution step
Manually resolve conflicts, then commit. Dropping or clearing stash removes saved work. Running pop again repeats conflict.
Final Answer:
Manually resolve conflicts, then commit the changes -> Option A
Quick Check:
Resolve conflicts manually after stash apply = B [OK]

Quick Trick: Fix conflicts manually after stash apply before committing [OK]

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