Beginner seeking advice: How do you analyze stocks before buying?

I'm relatively new to stock investing and want to learn how to properly analyze stocks before making purchases. I keep hearing about fundamental and technical analysis but I'm not sure where to start or what to prioritize. For those with experience: What's your process when evaluating a stock? Which fundamental metrics do you look at first (P/E ratio, debt levels, earnings growth, etc.)? Do you use technical analysis, and if so, which indicators are most useful? What tools or platforms do you recommend for beginners? Any books or resources that helped you learn? I want to move beyond just buying what's popular and actually understand what I'm investing in. Any practical advice would be greatly appreciated!