Building desktop software begins by selecting an appropriate platform approach: native for Windows/macOS/Linux, cross‑platform options, and the way you distribute it. A clearly defined MVP and an early prototype help confirm workflows, performance requirements, and the overall user experience on real devices.

As the product evolves, stability, updates, and packaging become essential. Thoughtful management of file systems, permissions, offline capability, and integrations (device APIs, peripherals, enterprise authentication) keeps the app dependable in day-to-day use, while an update system and crash reporting ease ongoing maintenance.