I need a clean, well-documented Python module that talks directly to the PayTrace REST API. My goal is straightforward: wrap the core REST endpoints so my application can send payment requests, retrieve transaction details, and handle any other PayTrace functions I may add later without rewriting code each time. What matters most to me is solid, idiomatic Python that hides the authentication handshake, manages tokens, and exposes a simple set of functions (or a lightweight class) for the usual API interaction tasks. Use the standard requests library unless you have a compelling reason to suggest an alternative. Deliverables • A reusable .py file (or small package) that authenticates and calls the REST endpoints I specify • A quick README with setup steps, environment variable names for credentials, and example calls • Brief inline docstrings so future developers can extend it easily I already have API credentials ready for testing and can spin up a sandbox account for you if needed. Once the integration is in place, I’ll run a few live calls--if they return the expected JSON and status codes, we’re good.