Improving connection.py

[Anindhiths]

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Improved Database Code Documentation and Organization

Description

This PR enhances the database initialization and management code with better documentation and organization. Key improvements include:

1. Added comprehensive module-level and function documentation
2. Refactored large functions into smaller, focused ones:
   • Created _purge_old_event_logs() for better separation of concerns
   • Created _update_settings() to handle settings updates
3. Added constants for configuration values (like retention period)
4. Improved return values to track operations performed
5. Enhanced error handling and code clarity

Related Issue

Addresses #428 - Improve codebase documentation and maintainability

Motivation and Context

The database initialization code lacked comprehensive documentation and had some large functions handling multiple responsibilities. This change improves code maintainability, makes it easier for new contributors to understand the database operations, and follows better code organization practices.

How Has This Been Tested?

• Tested database initialization with both new and existing databases
• Verified that the refactored code maintains the same functionality
• Confirmed that migrations still run correctly
• Ensured that old event logs are properly purged
• Verified settings are correctly updated

Screenshots (if appropriate):

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Types of changes

• [ ] Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
• [x] New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
• [ ] Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to change)

Checklist:

• [x] I have read the [CONTRIBUTING](https://vorta.borgbase.com/contributing/) guide.
• [x] My code follows the code style of this project.
• [x] My change requires a change to the documentation.
• [x] I have updated the documentation accordingly.
• [x] I have added tests to cover my changes.
• [x] All new and existing tests passed.

I provide my contribution under the terms of the [license](./../LICENSE.txt) of this repository and I affirm the [Developer Certificate of Origin][dco]. [dco]: https://developercertificate.org/

[m3nu]

That's a bigger change to an important part. So this needs more testing.