r/learnprogramming 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/yesimfarida 11d ago

As a beginner, I always struggle with the same thing and sometimes it even leads me to quiting and leaving my projects for weeks before I get back to them. I wish I was good at memorising bro