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Thread: printing asterisks shape in java

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    Default printing asterisks shape in java

    i am supposed to Write a program that prints a shape similar to the following shape. Maximize use of loops and minimize use of print statements.
    .....*
    ....**
    ...***
    ..****
    ...***
    ....**
    .....*
    (without the "...")(i couldn't get it to stay in shape)


    this is what i got so far
    package assignment7;
     
    public class Exercise3 
    {
    	 public static void main (String[] args)
    	 {
    	  for (int count =0; count < 4; count++)
    	  {
    	    for (int j=0; j < count+1; j++)
    	       System.out.print("*");
    	    System.out.println();
    	  }
    	  for (int count =3; count >= 0; count--)
    	  {
    	    for (int j=0; j < count-1; j++)
    	       System.out.print("*");
    	    System.out.println();
    	  }
    	 }
    }

    this compiles to:
    *
    **
    ***
    ****
    **
    *

    how do i center it to create the shape?


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    Default Re: printing asterisks shape in java

    I think you need to print spaces too. so that your first asterisk would be placed at the center

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    Default Re: printing asterisks shape in java

    i don't understand what you mean by that. sorry i am kind of new at this.

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    Default Re: printing asterisks shape in java

    Each line contains a certain number of spaces with a certain number of asterisks, and there's a pattern:

    2 spaces, 1 asterisk
    1 space, 2 asterisks
    0 spaces, 3 asterisks
    etc . . .

    Determine the pattern and use the loops to create the pattern of spaces and asterisks.

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