Creating a desktop app begins by selecting an appropriate platform approach: native targets (Windows/macOS/Linux), cross‑platform tools, and how you’ll distribute it. A clearly scoped MVP and an early prototype help confirm workflows, performance requirements, and the overall user experience on real machines.

As the product evolves, stability, updates, and packaging become crucial. Careful management of file systems, permissions, offline support, and integrations (device APIs, peripherals, enterprise auth) ensures reliability in everyday use, while an update mechanism and crash reporting simplify long-term maintenance.