Is it still recommended to do a restart after and update?

Hello. Just did an Apple update to my iMac. Is it recommended to to a restart after the update has downloaded? By the sounds of the prompt afterwards "The update was done successfully" or something like that, sounds like it is not. Thanks for any input on this. Cheers.

Some updates require a restart while others allow you to continue to use the computer while the update is in progress. The "Update" window will tell you whether or not you have to restart and it will restart when the update is completed. Just follow the instructions.

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