Developing a desktop application begins with selecting an appropriate platform strategy: native builds for Windows/macOS/Linux, cross-platform options, and the distribution approach. A clearly defined MVP and an early prototype help verify workflows, performance requirements, and the overall user experience on real hardware.

As the product evolves, stability, updates, and packaging become essential. Careful management of file systems, permissions, offline capabilities, and integrations (device APIs, peripherals, enterprise authentication) ensures reliability in everyday use, while a robust update system and crash reporting support long-term maintenance.