Developing desktop software begins with selecting an appropriate platform approach: native options (Windows/macOS/Linux), cross-platform tools, and the distribution model. A clear MVP and an early prototype verify workflows, performance requirements, and the overall user experience on real hardware.

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