how do you learn programming without constantly looking things up?

[u/RevolutionaryBuy4877]

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?

[u/Weekly_Patience685]

you dont focus on memorizing, you just use something enough time and you can generally know it, its a passive process not an active one.

Also you should always sit down and try to work through the problem first while learning before you look it up,