Starting with selecting an appropriate platform strategy—native for Windows/macOS/Linux, cross-platform frameworks, and the distribution approach. A clearly defined MVP and an initial prototype help confirm 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 functionality, and integrations (device APIs, peripherals, enterprise authentication) ensures everyday reliability, while an update system and crash reporting ease ongoing maintenance.