> Compilers: Use SAS/C? What's the latest available version?
For native Amiga apps, SAS/C is the only way to go. To my knowledge, it is also the only compiler that you can use to create a shared function library (similar to a dll).
In addition to the other links that people have provided, you may also want to take a look at this site:
http://amidevcpp.amiga-world.de/This is a very nice IDE with support for both the Amiga and AROS.
Be aware that C++ apps, even when generated by SAS/C, will be huge. Just for fun, I've coded some console apps using the C++ standard library using vectors, lists, streams, etc. Talk about MAJOR code bloat, a simple hello world app can go from a few thousand (a few HUNDRED if you know what you're doing) bytes to well over 400,000! Stick with asm or C.
> Documentation on APIs etc? I have Libraries and Devices RKM. Is there an official place to get documentation?
No OFFICIAL place to get documentation. The autodocs are handy, but not absolutely necessary. The RKM:Libraries manual that you already have is the best place to start.
> Example code anyplace?
The RKM:Libraries manual is the first place to start. It contains good examples for opening viewports, windows, screens, boopsi as well as tasks, messaging, etc. I would then try Aminet/dev for additionl source code and examples. It is a GREAT place to find code in asm, C, E and Modula-2. Although there is a lot of duplication, the Fred Fish (R.I.P. my friend) disks are also a good source for example code.
> Anything else I need to know to get started?
Just have fun... :-)
