?? Real-time Challenge Faced by DevOps Engineers Using Git & GitHub ??

As a DevOps engineer, managing multiple branches, features, and bug fixes in Git is part of the day-to-day workflow. One common challenge that I, and many others, face is when uncommitted changes are in progress, and there's an urgent need to switch branches.

??? Scenario: Imagine you’re working on a critical feature in a branch when suddenly, you're asked to fix a high-priority bug in another branch. Committing your unfinished work isn't an option yet, as it might break the project or disrupt your workflow.

This is where the Git stash command comes to the rescue!

?? How to Solve It:

1. Stash your changes: Run the command git stash to temporarily save your work and clean your working directory without committing.
2. Switch to the bug-fix branch: Use git checkout <branch-name> to move to the branch where you need to fix the issue.
3. Fix the bug, commit the changes, and push to the repository.
4. Return to your feature branch: Use git checkout <feature-branch>.
5. Restore your stashed work: Run git stash pop to bring your previously stashed changes back into the working directory.

?? Key Commands:

• Stash changes: git stash
• List stashes: git stash list
• Apply stashed changes: git stash pop
• Drop a stash: git stash drop

?? Pro Tip: Always remember to manage your stashes well and avoid leaving them for too long, as they might be forgotten.

What are your go-to Git commands for managing complex workflows? Share below! ??

— Abhishek Kumar