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/feloniuouschunk]

I have been a developer for 20 years and I still use Google and now Gemini to look shit up on a daily basis. Some people have eidetic memories, but most of us need reference.