what is use of msg sender in solidity code

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I was reading ethereum document and there I encountered a doubt: what does "[msg.sender]" stands for? How and when to use this statement.??
Apr 25, 2018 in Blockchain by Johnathon
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msg.sender(address) function indicated the sender of the current message or (current call). the function indicates the person currently connecting with the contract. In case of contract calling another contract, msg.sender is used.

answered Apr 25, 2018 by Shashank
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