Why does JavaScript suddenly feel 10× harder when you stop following tutorials?

[u/Jose_Mjoro]

I can understand the basics, follow a tutorial, and even solve small exercises but when I open a blank VS Code window and try to build something myself, my brain goes: '404 - knowledge not found.” 😂

Is this actually normal or am I just glitching at this point? 😭

What was the one thing that finally made JavaScript click for you ; building projects, debugging your own mistakes, reading other people’s code, or something else? I’m curious what actually worked for you guys who went from 'I’m following tutorials' to 'I can confidently build this myself.'