Error: repository is not clean. please commit or stash any changes before updating.

      
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               error: repository is not clean. please commit or stash any changes before updating.
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The error message “repository is not clean. please commit or stash any changes before updating.” occurs when you try to update your repository but there are uncommitted changes or files that are not tracked by Git.

To resolve this issue, you have two options: commit your changes or stash them.

1. Committing changes:
   If you want to keep the changes and include them in the next commit, you should commit them to your repository. To do this, follow these steps:
   • Review the changes you have made using the command: git status.
   • Add the files you want to commit using the command: git add <file> (replace <file> with the actual file name or use “.” to add all files).
   • Commit the changes with a descriptive message using the command: git commit -m "Your commit message here".
2. Stashing changes:
   If you want to temporarily save your changes without committing them, you can stash them. Stashing allows you to switch branches or update your repository without losing your changes. To stash your changes, follow these steps:
   • Review the changes you have made using the command: git status.
   • Stash your changes using the command: git stash.

After committing or stashing your changes, you should be able to update your repository without encountering the “repository is not clean” error message.