Building a desktop application begins by selecting an appropriate platform strategy: native for Windows/macOS/Linux, cross-platform frameworks, and the distribution approach. A clearly defined MVP and an early prototype assist in validating workflows, performance requirements, and the overall user experience on actual hardware.

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