For me personally, documentation was just a step one, helping me to discover that some feature exists, what options are, etc. - and then "cobbling around", as

For me personally, documentation was just a step one, helping me to discover that some feature exists, what options are, etc. - and then "cobbling around", as you said, was the very important 2nd step where I'd really understand how something works and what's the best way to apply it in real life. Everyone learns differently, I guess...