What are the best ways to memorize code?

Question

So I keep a notebook full of the code I learn but that isn't enough I want to be able to memorize it all or as much as I can.

Answer 1

First off, play with this stuff a lot. The more you use it, the more you'll remember.
Second, you're never going to remember absolutely everything all the time. Don't feel bad if you need to look up syntax or usage once in a while.

Answer 2

don't learn it! just absorbe it by literaly having fun... make a random useless programm that will teach you something becuase you had a problem and tryed to fix it. there is no point to learn foding if it doesnt give you a warm feeling in your heart when you fix a bug or finish the project. i possibly need to go to sleep and i have no clue why i'm even here so i maby em deuk so good night guysdnrufbrufbeidbdidbfidb cya

Answer 3

Programming is like magic. When anyone starts a magic trick he is not so perfect but when he repeat that magic trick again...and again..he is perfect
So focus when u are coding and revise the codes or tags or whatever and u are perfect.

Answer 4

The software architect at my work is a practical genius. He has one of the best memories I have ever come across.

Speaking for myself, I cannot retain much knowledge on memory alone. It seems you also fall into this category. In turn, I endeavor to truly and fully UNDERSTAND the logic behind what I am trying to learn. Programming is mainly logic based. If you really understand the logic, you will tend to remember the concept.

As far as remembering details like syntax, property names, etc, don't sweat it. That's what intellisense in your IDE is for. For instance, Microsoft's stated driving purpose for intellisense is to allow you to write code without getting bogged down with the small details.

Side note: If you ever have an interview where they ask you to write code using notepad, without the use of a full featured IDE ... RUN! It is a glaring indication that the person making the request does not understand much about software development.