Python and Django basics
The best resource in my opinion is right here a Stackoverflow.  I haven't found any good python or django books that were better than just doing it yourself. If you know how to program, jump right in.  Start making a django app.  You'll find it pretty straightforward.
I prefer vim but a lot of people use Eclipse or Komodo.
I am a Java developer and am going to try out Python/Django for the first time and I had some basic questions from my end.
Which are the go-to python forums?
Which are the go-to django forums?
What are the go-to IDEs? (I use Eclipse for Java)
Are there any books you encourage or discourage me from reading?
Any final words on my conversion to the dark side of dynamic programming?
I do realize that I can just Google this stuff but then i wouldn't be getting the experts feedback on what is good or not, so thanks ahead of time.
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