However, it is possible to alter this behavior and stash untracked files with the right git stash save and push options. The trick is to use the --include-untracked option or for brevity, the -u alias ...

Inherently distributed in nature, every local commit made to a Git repo will make its way to the shared, central repository, as soon a developer issues a push command. But this isn't always ideal.

Code hosting giant GitHub has added a small but significant new feature to the site: the ability to create new files through the web interface. The change makes it easier for non-Git-savvy ...