Building desktop software begins by selecting an appropriate platform approach: native for Windows/macOS/Linux, cross-platform tools, and how the software will be distributed. A clearly defined MVP and an early prototype assist in confirming workflows, performance requirements, and the overall user experience on real devices.

As the product evolves, reliability, maintenance updates, and packaging take center stage. Thoughtful management of file systems, access controls, offline capabilities, and integrations (device APIs, peripherals, enterprise authentication) ensures daily usability, while an update system and crash analytics ease ongoing support.