As a best practice, how should workflows interact with a local desktop application?

Workflows should ideally interact with a local desktop application by closing it once it's no longer needed. This practice helps to free up system resources that the application was using and minimizes the risk of unintended interactions in the future. Keeping the application open can lead to several issues, including potential data corruption, increased memory usage, and making the system vulnerable to errors if multiple workflows attempt to access the same application simultaneously.

In contrast, other options may not align with best practices for managing desktop applications. For example, leaving an application open can consume unnecessary resources and increase the chances of human error later if someone inadvertently interacts with the application. Minimizing an application can save some resources, but it's not as effective as closing it completely. While using selectors correctly is crucial for reliable automation, it does not directly address application resource management. Therefore, closing the application after use is the most effective strategy for maintaining system efficiency and stability during workflow execution.