Characteristics of Desktop Applications
 

A Desktop application is a software program that can be run on a standalone computer to perform a task by an end-user.

If you’ve ever used the word editor or notes on your computer, you’ve used a desktop application!

Characteristics

Developed to run on specific operating systems such as Linux, Windows, or mac
Restricted by the hardware requirements of the device on which they run
Don’t need an internet connection
Designed to run in isolated environments