Building desktop software begins by selecting an appropriate platform approach—native for Windows/macOS/Linux, cross-platform frameworks, and the chosen distribution method. A clearly scoped MVP and an early prototype help confirm workflows, performance requirements, and the overall user experience on actual 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 daily usability, while an update system and crash reporting ease ongoing maintenance.