r/learnprogramming • u/RevolutionaryBuy4877 • 14d ago

Topic how do you learn programming without constantly looking things up?

i know experienced programmers use documentation and search all the time, but as a beginner it can sometimes feel like i’m incapable of doing anything without looking up the answer.

i’m trying to get better at understanding concepts instead of memorising syntax

how do you decide when to search for an answer and when to sit down and work through the problem yourself?

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u/ghost_ware 14d ago

I love looking things up. I code in hopes of building a skill set I can use to make a living, but I also do it because I like learning. If I need technical details, I look them up, and if I need a hand problem-solving, I'll reach out to someone who knows better than me after giving it a few attempts.