Creating desktop software begins by selecting an appropriate platform strategy: native for Windows/macOS/Linux, cross-platform frameworks, and the deployment approach. A clearly defined MVP and an initial prototype help verify workflows, performance requirements, and the overall user experience on actual devices.

As the product evolves, reliability, updates, and packaging take center stage. Attentive management of file systems, permissions, offline capabilities, 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.