Starting with the right platform approach is essential for desktop apps: native options (Windows/macOS/Linux), cross‑platform frameworks, and choosing how you’ll distribute the software. Defining a solid MVP and an early prototype helps confirm workflows, performance requirements, and the overall user experience on real machines.

As the product evolves, reliability, updates, and packaging become priorities. Careful management of file systems, permissions, offline support, and integrations (device APIs, peripherals, enterprise authentication) ensures daily reliability, while a robust update system and crash reporting ease long‑term maintenance.