I am considering a Mac mini

I would like to do some app development for my iphone. Some simple stuff really, actually to make my job a bit easier. Anyway, The Mac mini looks like a good way for me to get started. I am new to Mac, but not new to Apple. We have almost every generation of iPod made. The quality is second to none on each device and they are just wonderful. Other than app development, it will be pretty much just used for web surfing or a little photo editing. Nothing really fancy. I do have a dual monitor setup right now that I would like to use with the mini. Can I connect two vga lcd monitors to the mini, and if so, is there any additional hardware that I would need to purchase?

So basically I have just two questions that I am having difficulties finding the answers to....

1. Will I be able to do fairly simple iPhone app development on the mini?

2. What do I have to do to connect two vga monitors to the mini to have the wider desktop?

I appreciate any help that anyone can give. I am not familiar with Macs at all & need a little help getting started!

Rob