Flowchart Explanation

Algorithms and Data Structures Flowchart Explanation:

1. User Chooses Method The user decides whether they want to encrypt a large file, use elliptic-curve cryptography, or generate Argon2 hashes (instead of SHA-256).

2. Check for Advanced Algorithms

   • If advanced algorithms (ECC, Argon2) are selected, Zencrypt initializes those cryptographic methods and any parameters, for example ECC curves or Argon2 memory cost.

   • Otherwise, it defaults to existing methods like AES or SHA-256.

3. Check Concurrency Option

   • If enabled (for example, for large files), Zencrypt uses a multithreading or multiprocessing approach to handle chunk-based encryption or hashing in parallel.

4. Chunk File (If Using Concurrency)

   • For large file encryption, read the file in small chunks, place them in a queue or list, and then distribute them to worker threads/processes.

   • If concurrency is off, a simpler single-pass encryption or hashing routine is used.

5. Parallel Processing

   • Each worker encrypts or hashes its chunk with the chosen algorithm.

   • This step significantly speeds up the process on multi-core systems.

6. Reassemble Results

   • Combine or stream the partially encrypted chunks into the final file or combine hashed outputs.

   • In a hashing scenario, you might incorporate a final combine step (for example, using a Merkle tree approach).

     1. Output

        • Write the final encrypted file or final hash to its destination.

        • Provide a success message or handle errors as needed.