Building desktop software begins by selecting an appropriate platform approach: native (Windows/macOS/Linux), cross-platform options, and the deployment model. A clearly scoped MVP and an early prototype assist in confirming workflows, performance requirements, and the overall user experience on actual hardware.

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