Beginning with selecting an appropriate platform strategy—native for Windows/macOS/Linux, cross-platform frameworks, and the distribution approach—desktop software development lays the groundwork. A clearly defined MVP and an early prototype aid in validating workflows, performance requirements, and the overall user experience on real devices.

As the product matures, stability, updates, and packaging take center stage. Thoughtful management of file systems, permissions, offline capabilities, and integrations (device APIs, peripherals, enterprise authentication) keeps the application dependable in everyday use, while an update system and crash reporting ease ongoing maintenance.