Beginning with selecting an appropriate platform strategy—native for Windows/macOS/Linux, cross‑platform frameworks, and how you’ll distribute—the process sets the foundation. A clearly defined MVP and an early prototype aid in verifying workflows, performance requirements, and the overall user experience on real hardware.

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