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Solve the following problem using Python, implementing the functions described below, one line at a time
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Description:
 def set(self, value: dict):
 """ Set the state, completely over-writing the previous value. .. caution:: This kind of operation usually leads to a data race. Please take good care while using this. Use the :py:func:`atomic` deocrator if you're feeling anxious. """

        self._s_request_reply({Msgs.cmd: Cmds.set_state, Msgs.info: value})