So say I create a new branch from master, called branchA. I make changes in few files. I get a new task allotted. I switch to the master branch, create a new branch called branchB. I make changes in branchB, push the code. Later I switch to branchA, I dont see my old changes (I had not added or committed the files). So whats the procedure here, as I'm new to GIT. Should I add/stage or add/stage and commit files in a branch before switching ? Thank you

CodePudding user response：

Before switching to master, you should add and then commit changes.
If you are not willing to make a commit, you can stash changes and bring them back later.

To stash changes you can use this command:

git stash

To bring back the changes in your last stash you should use this command:

git stash apply

This command will list all of your stashes:

git stash list

You can use the id of each stash in the list to bring them back.

CodePudding user response：

You can stash your previous changes to save them for later

to save

git stash

to apply the saved stash

git stash apply

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