title: From Web Developer to Software Developer - What to Know?
body: <p>I'm a web developer who is trying to get into software development. <strong>What should I know about desktop applications before I develop and deploy one?</strong></p>
  
  <p>I understand that this question is a little vague, but if it helps, I'm looking for answers similar to <strike>"<a href="https://stackoverflow.com/questions/72394/what-should-a-developer-know-before-building-a-public-web-site">What should a developer know before building a public web site</a>"</strike>.</p>