I'm just getting started with Drupal and have added my preferred modules. I have also added my front-end framework module - which is Foundation Zurb. Now I'd like to change the default blog-like structure of the site and would like to add a custom developed homepage.
I've been trying to put my head around this for over 3 days with no success. I followed the direction on the Drupal docs - which is a bit confusing and rigid but something I don't grasp is does the page--front.tpl.php actually end up being the home page? Also where would I put my css and other js scripts?
If this is the case then what would I need to do to add a navigation to this homepage which would then provide links to my site? Some mind opening guidance is welcome
You can set any node in any content type to be the home page. So first create your content type, then node in that type.
Then go to Confugration -> System -> Site information in admin menu and there you have Front page section. Add your page path to "Default front page" field and that's it - your page will become new home page.