Desktop application development
Windows, macOS and Linux applications with .NET, Electron or Tauri — including offline operation, local devices and auto-updates.
Desktop software for work that belongs on a big screen with local hardware.
6 deliverables, a 5-stage approach and 6 related technologies.
Overview
Some work still belongs on the desktop: point-of-sale terminals, lab and factory stations, document-heavy back offices, and anything that talks to local printers, scanners or serial devices.
We build desktop applications with .NET for Windows-centric environments and Electron or Tauri when a cross-platform UI built with web technology is the better trade-off, always with signed installers and safe auto-update.
What we deliver
- Signed installers for target operating systems
- Auto-update mechanism with rollback
- Local data storage and sync with a server
- Device integration (printers, scanners, serial/USB)
- Crash reporting and logs
- Deployment guide for IT teams
Use cases
Typical situations where this service is the right fit.
Point of sale and counters
Fast keyboard-driven billing that keeps working when the internet drops.
Workstation software
Applications that drive lab instruments, label printers or industrial devices.
Offline-first back office
Data entry tools for locations with unreliable connectivity.
How we work
The stages we follow. Each ends with something you can review.
- 01
Confirm OS versions and hardware early
- 02
Prototype device communication first
- 03
Separate UI from device and sync layers
- 04
Automate builds and code signing
- 05
Pilot on real workstations before roll-out
Things to consider
Questions worth answering before you commit budget.
- Code-signing certificates and OS notarisation have costs and lead times.
- Updates must be safe on machines that are switched off for days.
- Plan how support staff collect logs from end users.
Technologies and engagement
Technologies we often use
We choose the stack with you; this is a starting point, not a requirement.
Ways to engage
- Fixed-scope project with milestones
- Dedicated team billed monthly
- Ongoing support and improvement retainer
Frequently asked questions
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