Is memorizing syntax even worth it when Stack Overflow exists?

3 years ago I spent a whole weekend drilling Python list methods into my head, then last month I caught myself just Googling 'how to remove item from list python' anyway. I keep arguing with a friend who says beginners should code from memory first, but I think knowing where to look beats cramming. Which side are you on, and how did you learn the basics?

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kim_patel891mo ago

Memorize the pain points, Google the syntax... every single time.

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