Building desktop software begins by selecting an appropriate platform approach: native options (Windows/macOS/Linux), cross-platform frameworks, and the delivery model. An clearly defined MVP and an early prototype help validate workflows, performance requirements, and the overall user experience on real hardware.

As the product evolves, reliability, updates, and packaging take center stage. Proper management of file systems, permissions, offline capability, and integrations (device APIs, peripherals, enterprise authentication) ensures dependable daily use, while an update system and crash reporting ease ongoing maintenance.