Is visual c++ the same as c++?

When people refer to Visual C++, they are usually talking about developing C++ code for Windows using Microsoft's development tools. Often this includes Microsoft proprietary technology. (http://msdn.microsoft.com/visualc/)





When people refer to C++, they are usually talking about the


C++ standard programming language.(http://public.research.att.com/~bs/C++.h...





So a job requiring 'visual c++' requires knowledge of c++,


Microsoft's development tools, how to program on the Windows platform (usually), and knowledge of Windows specific API's and features (usually). A job requiring c++ requires knowledge of how to program in c++.