---
title: "How To Study Programming The Lazy Way"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/how-to-study-programming-the-lazy-way-gy7mgkgy9
source_url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXHnLbyDKNQ
type: video:youtube
source: "The Coding Sloth"
published: 2024-09-19T21:07:09.202Z
updated: 2024-09-19T21:07:18.237Z
tags: ["ai", "productivity", "notion"]
reading_time: 11
upvotes: 737
comments: 47
language: en
---

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# How To Study Programming The Lazy Way

**[The Coding Sloth](https://daily.dev/sources/thecodingsloth)** · 11 min read · 737 upvotes · 47 comments

## Summary

Master programming by focusing on problem solving and logical thinking rather than memorizing code. Use tools like Notion for efficient note-taking and apply the 80/20 rule to maximize learning. Practice regularly, use visual aids, employ active recall, and leverage AI for better study techniques and interview preparation.

## Full article

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## Community discussion

Top comments from developers on daily.dev.

**@doncho** · 36 upvotes

> Spoiler alert: you can't :)

**@karma91** · 18 upvotes

> ngl people but if you are going in programming and if your lazy, then it's not a place for you since lazy is not in programming :)

**@jamesrt** · 1 upvotes

> Isn't necessary to be lazy to become a coder😑,it's the first priority.

**@andsumnerd** · 1 upvotes

> Really nice edit.

**@mr\_unchained** · 1 upvotes

> tbh, I am that lazy that I didn't read it

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