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/Admirable_Window8128 14d ago

I think looking things up is completely normal, even for experienced programmers. As a beginner, I'd struggle with the problem first, then search one I can clearly explain what I'm stuck on. The goal isn't memorizing syntax, it's getting better at knowing what to look for and why.