[fedd]

You say "usually", so I assume googling forums for similar design decisions and having internal discussion within myself can count, without having a crowd of fellow programmers physically beside you? If you're capable to hold such an internal reflection, then basically you can "google for experience"

[aristofun]

“Internal discussions with myself” can be helpful. But on their own they will never get you very far.

Unless you’re already very experienced and talented to build your own unique path.

[afarrell]

It depends on the quality of the conversation