[RandomCSGeek]

Why though? Is there some useful benefit that python offers over C++, or is it just another language support so that people more comfortable with Python could use it?

If I were ever to write a desktop app, which one should I choose, given I'm equally comfortable with both languages?

[gawkface]

It's like you say, and like the qt blog says, "opening to python world"

About your second question (c++ vs python), even I am curious

[marcosdumay]

Python is a much higher level language than C++, with all the problems and benefits of that.