Revision history [back]

Rust is a programming language, while mod is a modifier keyword used within some programming languages (including Rust) to modify the access level of certain variables or functions.

In Rust, mod is used to define modules and manage the organization of code. Modules can be used to group related code together and simplify code organization. Modules can also control the visibility of variables and functions, using the pub keyword to make them public or the default keyword to keep them private.

On the other hand, Rust as a language provides many benefits such as memory safety, high performance, and concurrency. It is designed to be a fast and safe language that can handle complex software development projects, while still being easy to use for beginners.

So the main difference between using Rust and using mod is that Rust is a programming language that provides a wide range of benefits and features, while mod is a modifier keyword that is used within Rust (and other languages) to manage code organization and visibility.