Add CI tests for python backend #199

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
Currently Stave repo only has a single backend test and it is not integrated into the GitHub workflow.

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We want a comprehensive backend test that consists of unit tests validating all the major functionalities of Stave backend. These tests should be included into CI workflow such that every PR will be checked upon each new commit.

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