How to apply stashed changes in Git?

To apply stashed changes in Git, you can use the following steps:

  1. Verify your current branch by running the command:

    git branch
  2. Ensure that you are on the correct branch where you stashed your changes. If not, switch to the appropriate branch using the command:

    git checkout <branch-name>
  3. List all the stashes available by executing the command:

    git stash list
  4. Identify the stash that you want to apply. Each stash has a name attached to it in the format "stash@{number}".

  5. Apply the stash using one of the two methods:

    a. To apply the most recent stash, use the command:

    git stash apply

    b. To apply a specific stash identified by its name, use the command:

    git stash apply stash@{number}

    Replace "stash@{number}" with the actual stash name.

    Note: Applying the stash does not remove it from the stash list.

  6. Verify that the stash changes have been successfully applied. You can check the status of the changes using the command:

    git status
  7. If everything looks good, you can safely delete the stash using the command:

    git stash drop stash@{number}

    Replace "stash@{number}" with the actual stash name.

That's it! The stashed changes are now applied to your branch.