Coding (programming) can get "stuck" quite often, due to bugs or confusion about API specifications.

Specialized (cult-like) field like the one I work in, I can't even find an article explaining it.

Well, that's why I publish what I have faced the problem on my blog, without 'neatly summarizing' it.

Even my garbage notes are far better than no information whatsoever.

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Now, this coding "getting stuck" issue is one that I get really pissed off to deal with. In the worst case, it can take up two or three full days of my time, with zero results.

To get out of this coding quagmire, we need to have the courage to "abort" it.

However, this "abort" is really difficult.

It's called "The Curse of Sunk Costs."

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In cases like this, I 'email questions to the experts'.

Thus, I temporarily step away from the problem.

Of course, this is a shameless method that inconveniences others and is rude in the first place.

Therefore, I must build a relationship of trust with them on a regular basis.

What is that relationship of trust? When that person asks me a question, I have to 'disclose all the knowledge I have in the fastest and unconditional way possible".

This must be done on a daily basis.

This is called "human networking".

Exchanging business cards is not "networking".

We must keep the "blood" of proper exchange of information and trust flowing through our connections.

A "networking" without "blood" is just a "tube.

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Conversely -- I will not intentionally (maliciously) respond to anyone who tries to use me only when they are in trouble, as I recall.

I have cut off the "tube" itself to anyone who does not send me even a single thanks mail for the information I provide.

Well, I guess you could call such a narrow-minded person 'childish', however,

As far as I know, most adults in the world are not 'childish'.