refactor: rename common.py to api_common.py and update requirements.txt with new dependencies

[jirhiker]

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Pull request overview

Refines the test step helper code as part of the api_common.py refactor by removing leftover debug noise.

Changes:

• Removed a commented-out debug print statement in the authentication override helper.