Starting with the right platform strategy—native options for Windows/macOS/Linux, cross‑platform frameworks, and how you will distribute the app—guides desktop app development. Defining a solid MVP and an initial prototype helps verify workflows, performance requirements, and the overall user experience on real hardware.

As the product evolves, stability, updates, and packaging take center stage. Proper management of file systems, permissions, offline capability, and integrations (device APIs, peripherals, enterprise authentication) ensures dependable daily operation, while an update system and crash reporting ease ongoing maintenance.