The stellar properties important for the development of life:

• luminosity
• stability
• total lifetime

The key parameter is the MASS of the star.

Stars like the Sun follow an evolutionary path:

• formation
• main sequence (hydrogen core burning)
• red giant (possibly red supergiant)
• planetary nebula ejection
• white dwarf

More massive stars follow a different path:

• formation
• main sequence
• blue, red supergiant
• supernova explosion
• neutron star or black hole remnant