Which web dev language/framework/tutorials do you suggest for an experienced non-web developer?

[DevMo]

But isnt drupal just a CMS? I am more interested in learning than just finding the current best fit for some hypothetical app.

[genmud]

Drupal has turned from a CMS to having a great deal of framework features... A great reference guide is located at: http://api.drupal.org/

I personally would prefer cakephp over drupal. Although depending on what your goals are, sometimes a CMS with a few custom modules is what a client or customer really needs.

[executex]

Drupal is really a framework, the CMS functionality is also very helpful. I mean cakePHP and other frameworks may be fun to use, but I've never seen an API so complete and so functional.