How to properly configure Asterisk for writing a voip application?

Question

Asterisk

Everyone, good afternoon! Got a task to write a voip application based on the Asterisk server. But unfortunately I never worked with "asterix", only basic knowledge on it. What exactly do I need to know from the Asterisk server to write a voip application? What is the best protocol to use for communication? Where in general to drip about this topic?
The server itself did not set up, until I can imagine what's going on there.

Answer 1

First, write the correct name - asterisk

Answer 2

Specify all the same what this voip application will do. If you call through an asterisk, then the asterisk itself has nothing to do with it, rather, you need to study the SIP protocol.

Answer 3

Asterisk is an asterisk from English, Asterix is ​​a “funny” hero of cartoons and movies.
Nothing from the server
To connect what with what?
Here for example.