Beginning with selecting an appropriate platform strategy—native on Windows/macOS/Linux, cross-platform frameworks, and the distribution method. A clearly defined MVP and an early prototype help validate workflows, performance needs, and the overall UX on real hardware.

As the product evolves, stability, updates, and packaging take center stage. Proper management of file systems, permissions, offline functionality, and integrations (device APIs, peripherals, enterprise authentication) keeps the app dependable in daily use, while an update system and crash reporting ease long-term maintenance.