Please never edit or delete your wp-config-sample.php or any other files, before set it up.
Hopefully, it will help you to solve your problem.
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First published a new page with your Portfolio short code. then,
Take a look at your settings-> Reading ->
Front page displays-> Then select -> A static page (select below)
Now select your Front page.
Thanks
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