Code Optimization and Error Handling in `general.py`

[Mefisto04]

The general.py file needs several improvements:

1. Error Handling Improvements:

   • The request and arequest functions use VQLError for logging, but specific error handling for different HTTP statuses can enhance clarity. Include more details in logs, like response body content.

2. Code Duplication:

   • The logic in request and arequest is nearly identical. Refactoring this common logic into a separate function would reduce redundancy.

3. Efficiency in Image Encoding:

   • In the encode_image function, check if the input image is already in the desired format to avoid unnecessary conversions. Implement graceful error handling for unsupported formats.

Please assign me this issue so that i can contribute in it.

[panregedit]

Hi @Mefisto04 , thank you for your interest in the project. I have assigned this issue to you and look forward to your optimizations. You are also welcome to continue to follow and participate in the development of OmAgent!

[Mefisto04]

hey @panregedit please review these changes.