Building desktop software begins by selecting an appropriate platform approach: native across Windows/macOS/Linux, cross-platform solutions, and the deployment method. A clearly outlined MVP plus an early prototype aid in confirming workflows, performance requirements, and the overall user experience on physical devices.

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