To apply a stash created on another branch in Git, you can follow these steps:
1. Ensure You Are on the Target Branch: First, switch to the branch where you want to apply the stash. You can do this using the git checkout command:
git checkout target-branch-name
2. List Stashes: You can view the list of stashes available using the following command:
git stash list
This will display a list of stashes along with identifiers, typically in the form of stash@{0}, stash@{1}, and so on.
3. Apply the Stash: Identify the stash you want to apply (let's say it's stash@{0}) and use the git stash apply command:
git stash apply stash@{0}
If you want to apply the most recent stash without explicitly specifying it, you can simply use:
git stash apply
4. Resolve Conflicts if Necessary: Applying a stash may lead to merge conflicts if the changes in the stash conflict with the current state of your branch. If this occurs, Git will alert you to resolve the conflicts manually.
5. (Optional) Drop the Stash: If you no longer need the stash after applying it, you can drop it using:
git stash drop stash@{0}
Alternatively, you can use git stash pop, which will apply the stash and then immediately drop it if the apply is successful:
git stash pop stash@{0}
By following these steps, you can successfully apply a stash from another branch to your current branch.