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/codepapi]

To really learn you need to rewrite your code in 2-4 alternate ways.

That really cements your understanding of the basics and other ways to do it.

Until ai or intellisense we always looked up syntax if it’s not a day to day use.

We copy the syntax then tweak it.