Add Logging; Improve API request handling

[BHouwens]

Description

Completes the initial, manual QA on Valence.

Changelog

• Adds tracing to a number of key processes to improve debugging
• Improves the handling of data in the set_data request, allowing for JSON objects and values
• Removes a minor spelling error
• Updates valence_core dependency to 0.1.2

Type of Change

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• Bug fix
• New feature
• Enhancement or optimization
• Documentation update
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Checklist

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• I have tested the changes locally and they work as expected.
• I have added necessary documentation or updated existing documentation.
• My code follows the project's coding standards and style guidelines.
• I have added/updated relevant tests to ensure the changes are properly covered.
• I have checked for and resolved any merge conflicts.
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