Creating a desktop app begins by selecting an appropriate platform approach: native across Windows/macOS/Linux, cross-platform frameworks, and the deployment method. A clearly outlined 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 capability, and integrations (device APIs, peripherals, enterprise authentication) ensures the app remains dependable in daily use, while an update process and crash analytics ease ongoing maintenance.