Starting with selecting an appropriate platform strategy: native (Windows/macOS/Linux), cross‑platform frameworks, and the distribution method. A clearly defined MVP and an early prototype assist in validating workflows, performance requirements, and the overall user experience on real devices.

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