As a beginner Wordpress designer, is it cheating to use plugins?

Greets all,

I'm trying to build a basis for my themes and learning along the way.

However in some areas I am getting stuck but I am adamant that I stay away from plugins because they end up doing all the work for me.

However, in some cases is it suitable to use them? Or am I better off learning the core of the functionality I am after on my own?

Thanks!

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