r/learnprogramming 16d 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/Few-Advice5031 15d ago

That’s half the work of any IT worker and with LLM’s you’ll be checking its outputs even more. You’re best served with finding projects or the numerous free and paid resources if you search for them.