Beginning with selecting an appropriate platform approach: native for Windows/macOS/Linux, cross-platform frameworks, and the deployment model. A clearly defined MVP and an early prototype help verify workflows, performance requirements, and the overall user experience on real devices.

As the product evolves, reliability, updates, and packaging take center stage. Proper management of file systems, permissions, offline capabilities, and integrations (device APIs, peripherals, enterprise authentication) ensures dependable day-to-day use, while an update system and crash analytics ease ongoing maintenance.