Desktop

Guide desktop development decisions from feature design to distribution and support.

When to Use

• You are building or improving a desktop application.
• You need cross-platform behavior and release guidance.

Workflow

1. Clarify feature behavior and OS-specific constraints.
2. Define app architecture and IPC/state boundaries.
3. Address install/update/signing/distribution requirements.
4. Add crash reporting, logging, and recovery mechanisms.
5. Provide validation matrix across target platforms.

Output

• Desktop implementation plan
• Platform-specific risk notes
• Packaging and QA checklist