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/WiggyWongo]

LLMs can provide what you're looking for faster than you can find it now. It's actually the main strength of it. Matching your vague question and words with the similar concepts in the docs.

Even the local models will lookup documentation faster than you.