Something Gemini said once when I was asking for ways to help make it all stick for me, really stuck with me. This is what it said; "Programming is about problem-solving and logic, not syntax memorization. Think of it like being a writer: you don't need to memorize the entire dictionary to write a great novel; you just need to know how to structure a story. In the exact same way, great software engineers focus on understanding concepts and architecture, knowing how to break a complex problem down into steps. When it comes to the exact syntax (like remembering the precise way to write a specific function or loop), that's exactly what documentation, references, and AI tools are there for. You are using the tools correctly by asking for a hint or a structural framework when you get stuck." It really helped as far as knowing I'm not expected to honestly remember every single piece of code I am learning (even though it feels like it at the moment). That being said, I know exactly how you feel. I often have to ask for the structure or a hint. It is the one part of learning coding that has been difficult. The only reason I have done okay on the reviews is that I haven't had to actually write any code from scratch, yet!

Feb 2, 2026