Building desktop software begins by selecting an appropriate platform approach: native options (Windows/macOS/Linux), cross-platform frameworks, and how you will distribute it. A clearly defined MVP along with an early prototype helps confirm 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) ensures the application remains dependable in everyday use, while an update system and crash analytics ease ongoing maintenance.