Building a desktop app begins by selecting an appropriate platform approach: native across Windows/macOS/Linux, cross-platform frameworks, and the chosen delivery method. A clearly outlined MVP and an early prototype assist in confirming workflows, performance requirements, and the overall user experience on actual hardware.

As the product evolves, reliability, releases, and packaging take center stage. Thoughtful management of file systems, permissions, offline capabilities, and integrations (device APIs, peripherals, enterprise authentication) keeps the application dependable during everyday use, while an update system and crash reporting ease ongoing maintenance.