Building desktop software begins by selecting an appropriate platform strategy: native across Windows/macOS/Linux, cross‑platform frameworks, and the distribution approach. A clear 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. Meticulous management of file systems, permissions, offline capabilities, and integrations (device APIs, peripherals, enterprise auth) ensures reliability in everyday use, while an update system and crash reporting ease long-term maintenance.