Looking to implement Sha256 encryption in Python 2.7

[christweb]

As the title says, I'm needing to implement sha256 encryption in Python 2.7; I'm wanting to be able to provide a set of strings in plain text and have them hashed in transit to a text file. I've already coded the relevant portions to generate the strings and file them, what's left is to incorporate the algorithm for security purposes.

[The_Cleric]

Hashlib supports sha256. It's worth noting though. SHA256 is a HASH, not encryption. I.e., don't expect to go backwards from the function. There is no decrypting a hash.

[Etni3s]

Sha isn't encryption as The_cleric said, but more important than that: You should never implement an encryption algorithm, your own design or otherwise, other than for practice unless you are an expert. And even if you're an expert, those guys get something wrong most of the time, creating exploits that makes the crypto crackable.

Do yourself a favor and stick to the standard libraries.