Creating desktop software begins by selecting an appropriate platform approach: native for Windows/macOS/Linux, cross‑platform options, and the distribution method. A clearly defined MVP and an initial prototype help confirm 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 functionality, and integrations (device APIs, peripherals, enterprise authentication) ensures daily reliability, while an update system and crash reporting ease ongoing maintenance.