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The Power of Git Stash (and Why You Need to Name Them)

February 8, 2026

Everyone knows `git stash` is great for temporarily saving changes when you need to switch branches quickly. But did you know you can name your stashes? Instead of just `git stash`, use `git stash push -m "WIP: Feature X refactor"`. This makes `git stash list` actually readable when you come back to it three days later, preventing you from accidentally popping the wrong set of changes. Treat your stashes like temporary branches—give them meaningful labels!