Issue 337: Remove compact() operation

[osopardo1]

Description

Changes #337

Type of change

Describe the change you're making: how it affects the API, user experience...

New feature.

Checklist:

Here is the list of things you should do before submitting this pull request:

• New feature / bug fix has been committed following the Contribution guide.
• Add logging to the code following the Contribution guide.
• Add comments to the code (make it easier for the community!).
• Change the documentation.
• Add tests.
• Your branch is updated to the main branch (dependent changes have been merged).

How Has This Been Tested? (Optional)

No tests are added. Those involving the compact() operation are removed.

[Jiaweihu08]

We should also rename DataWriter.compact to DataWriter.optimize.

[Jiaweihu08]

Also, simplify the QbeastTable.optimize methods, as there are a few combinations of input arguments with default empty options.

[osopardo1]

Also, simplify the QbeastTable.optimize methods, as there are a few combinations of input arguments with default empty options.

working on it