Starting with the right platform strategy is essential for desktop software development: native options (Windows/macOS/Linux), cross‑platform tools, and the chosen distribution model. A clearly defined MVP and an early 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. Careful management of file systems, permissions, offline capability, and integrations (device APIs, peripherals, enterprise authentication) makes the application dependable in daily use, while an update mechanism and crash reporting support long‑term maintenance.