Creating a desktop app begins by selecting an appropriate platform approach: native across Windows/macOS/Linux, cross-platform frameworks, and how you’ll distribute it. A clearly scoped MVP and an initial prototype help confirm workflows, performance requirements, and the overall user experience on actual hardware.

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 dependable everyday use, while an update system and crash analytics ease ongoing maintenance.