Creating a desktop application begins by selecting an appropriate platform strategy—native for Windows/macOS/Linux, cross‑platform frameworks, and the distribution approach. A clear MVP and an early prototype help verify workflows, performance requirements, and the overall user experience on actual devices.

As the product evolves, reliability, updates, and packaging take center stage. Meticulous 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.