Remove Unused Dependency: Simplejson

[gdrosos]

Summary

This pull request removes the unused dependency simplejson from the setup.py configuration file. The removal of this dependency is a finding from ongoing research aimed at identifying and eliminating code bloat within software projects.

Rationale

The simplejson library was previously used within the project but was deemed unnecessary and removed in favor of json in cf37100. Despite its removal from the source code, simplejson remained listed as a requirement in the project's configuration file. Removing this unused dependency reduces the overall footprint of the application, mitigating potential security risks, and simplifying the dependency management process.

Changes

• Removed the simplejson dependency from the setup.py file.
• Updated changelog.

Impact

• Reduced Package Size: The removal of this unused dependency will lead to a decrease in the overall size of the installed packages.

• Simplified Dependency Tree: Fewer dependencies make the project easier to maintain and can speed up installation.

• This comment contains a description of changes (with reason)

• CHANGELOG.md has been updated

[ewels]

Huh, great spot - thanks!