What's a good web framework and/or tool for a software developer? [closed]

Question

I'd like to make a website, it's not a huge project, but I'm a bit out of the web design loop. The last time I made a website was probably around 2002. I figure the web frameworks and tools have come a ways since then. It's mostly the design aspect that I'd like it to make easier. I can do the backend language in any language.

My question is: What are some tools or web frameworks that make the design aspect of making a website easier. It could be a framework in php/python/ruby.

As far as tools go, free/open source is preferred, but I wouldn't mind looking at good commercial alternatives.

Answer 1

You'll get many different subjective answers for your question, but as for me I would recommend django. It is flexible unlike CMS and the admin saves you alot of pain.