Building desktop software begins by selecting an appropriate platform approach—native for Windows/macOS/Linux, cross-platform options, and the chosen distribution method. Defining a solid MVP and an early prototype helps confirm workflows, performance requirements, and the overall user experience on real hardware.

As the product evolves, reliability, updates, and packaging take center stage. Managing file systems, permissions, offline capabilities, and integrations (device APIs, peripherals, enterprise authentication) ensures daily reliability, while a robust update system and crash reporting ease ongoing maintenance.