> The best programmers embrace a “long game” mentality. They aren’t in a rush to memorize every bit of syntax, but instead, focus on real, sustainable progress.

> The best programmers embrace a “long game” mentality. They aren’t in a rush to memorize every bit of syntax, but instead, focus on real, sustainable progress. They know each programming concept builds off of another one and they don’t move on to another concept until they’ve understood the current one. Huh. I don't know any programmers (novice or otherwise) who spend time memorizing syntax. That said, IME, the best way to learn programming is by doing. Even if you know only the very basics, just start working on projects, and you'll learn more concepts and features as and when you need them, look them up, and implement them.