Building desktop software begins by selecting an appropriate platform approach: native for Windows/macOS/Linux, cross-platform frameworks, and the deployment method. A clearly scoped MVP and an early prototype help verify workflows, performance requirements, and the overall user experience on actual devices.

As the product evolves, reliability, release management, and packaging take center stage. Thoughtful management of file systems, permissions, offline capabilities, and integrations (device APIs, peripherals, enterprise authentication) ensures the application remains dependable in everyday use, while an update system and crash analytics ease ongoing maintenance.