[Python] Why do we need a dict.update() method in python instead of just assigning the values...

So the reasons to use update() method is either to add a new key-value pair to current dictionary, or update the value of your existing ones.

But wait!?

Aren't they already possible by just doing:

>>>test_dict = {'1':11,'2':1445}
>>>test_dict['1'] = 645
>>>test_dict
{'1': 645, '2': 1445}
>>>test_dict[5]=123
>>>test_dict
{'1': 645, '2': 1445, 5: 123}


When would it be crucial to use it?

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