Getting started - Advice on equities, fixed income, or options

Hey everyone, this is my first post and I'm relatively new to WSO so sorry if this has been asked before.
I'm wondering whats the best way to get started trading. What books would you trading experts recommend, what trading platform would you suggest starting on or what tutorial websites/classes would be best for learning the ins and outs of basic trading. Really any advice on equities, fixed income, options etc. would be great. Thanks!

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