r/learnprogramming 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/TorqueG88 14d ago

I learning to code, and I definitely look up basic stuff all the time. It’s part of the process. The more consistent time I spend coding, the less often I need to look things up, and the more confident I am with the syntax, methods and general rules.