Building desktop software begins by selecting an appropriate platform approach: native options (Windows/macOS/Linux), cross-platform frameworks, and how you distribute the product. Defining a solid MVP and an early prototype helps verify workflows, performance requirements, and the overall user experience on real hardware.

As the product evolves, reliability, updates, and packaging take center stage. Thoughtful management of file systems, permissions, offline capabilities, and integrations (device APIs, peripherals, enterprise authentication) makes the application dependable in everyday use, while a robust updater and crash reporting ease ongoing maintenance.