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Without turning this into another Python vs Ruby post, let me ask this:

How should someone choose between the two when the priorities are time and quality of the learning resources online? Rails has RailsforZombies and the Poignant guide. Does Django compete? Which would be more valuable on a resume?

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I also tried both, I was recently promoted into a position where I'm surrounded by developers. They all say both work, but they also all say go Django.

I like Django documentation, I'm a rookie and I'm making progress. Progress is encouraging.

Start with Zed's LearnPythonTheHardWay... then move onto Django.

Rails will get you there, too. My support group is familiar with Django, which is generally the biggest deciding factor.

Soo, I'm going Django and not looking back.

Rails has better tutorials, Django has a more complete and up-to-date manual. I tried both and had a much easier time picking up Django because it was easier to see exactly what it was doing. YMMV.

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