> Of course I can always ask on the web, but having to break off from coding, pose a question, and then wait for it

I've been programming professionally for almost 20 years. What you described right there is the fundamental skill/activity I have performed. Whether waiting for a spec, or decision if this feature is going in, or most commonly like your self looking for answer to some problem I don't get.

Good programmers either know everything (ha) or know how to learn/find the answer quickly. It's a great skill to start honing now.