emacs.dz VS emacs.d

I also want to add that there is a large list of personal Emacs configs out there that you can take inspiration from https://github.com/caisah/emacs.dz

You could also scour emacs config files, probably of the classic variety, for inspiration.

I found this kinda of directory of configs, maybe it can be helpful: https://github.com/caisah/emacs.dz - I'm not sure if they're beginner-friendly, but some seem to be well documented, at least from a quick look.

There's also emacs configurations list

I think a nice overview is at https://github.com/caisah/emacs.dz

There are lots of other "starter kits". There are also lots of Emacs users who have posted their configurations. In some cases, they won't work directly for you, but might give some inspirations. Others are more like starter kits. Here's one list: starter packs and config files. However, I can't vouch for any of them, and they may be built on their own set of unusual assumptions that you don't like but can't figure out how to disable. Some might only work with older versions of some packages. Some might only work in the latest, pre-release versions of Emacs. Etc.

This might provide an interesting resource to reference: https://github.com/caisah/emacs.dz

I started out with an empty init.el and only added use-package and the "Make emacs sensible" part from Meatcar's config. After that I used emacs a little and I'm reviewing that config from time to time whenever I feel like I need something.