Creating desktop software begins by selecting an appropriate platform approach—native for Windows/macOS/Linux, cross‑platform frameworks, and the distribution method. A clearly scoped MVP and an initial prototype help verify workflows, performance requirements, and the overall user experience on physical machines.

As the product evolves, reliability, update cadence, and packaging take center stage. Proper management of file systems, permissions, offline capabilities, and integrations (device APIs, peripherals, enterprise authentication) ensures daily reliability, while a robust update system and crash reporting ease ongoing maintenance.