Building desktop software begins by selecting an appropriate platform approach: native across Windows/macOS/Linux, cross-platform tools, and how you’ll distribute it. A clearly defined MVP and an early prototype help verify workflows, performance requirements, and the overall user experience on real devices.

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