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C Star Pattern 11

Posted in C Tutorial

Updated on Jan 10, 2024

By Mari Selvan

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C Star Pattern 11

The above star pattern is commonly known as an hollow diamond inside square pattern.

📄 Example

Here's a program that prints the above star pattern using C Programming:

example.c

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#include <stdio.h>
int main()
{
 int i, j, k;
 for(i=1; i<=5; i++)
 {
  for(j=i; j<=5; j++)
   printf("*");
  for(k=1; k<(i*2)-1; k++)
   printf(" ");
  for(j=i; j<=5; j++)
   printf("*");
  for(k=1; k<i*2; k++)
   printf(" ");
  printf("\n");
 }
 for(i=4; i>=1; i--)
 {
  for(j=5; j>=i; j--) 
   printf("*");
  for(k=1; k<(i*2)-1; k++)
   printf(" ");
  for(j=5; j>=i; j--)
   printf("*");
  for(k=1; k<i*2; k++)
   printf(" ");
  printf("\n");
 }
 return 0;
}

💻 Testing the Program

When you run the above program, it will print the following output:

Output

**********
****  ****
***    ***
**      **
*        *
**      **
***    ***
****  ****
**********

🧠 How the Program Works

This program uses nested loops to print the upper half and lower half of the pattern separately. The outer loops control the rows, and the inner loops handle the columns. The conditionals are used to determine when to print an asterisk or a space, creating the desired pattern. The program runs for a total of rows number of rows and outputs the pattern before returning 0 to indicate successful execution.

💯 Tips for Enhancement:

Explore the versatility of this pattern by adjusting its parameters. Whether you increase or decrease the size, tweak the spacing, or modify the characters used, each change opens up a world of possibilities, allowing you to customize and create your unique visual effects.

✔ Conclusion:

Creating visually appealing patterns is not only a fun endeavour but also a great way to enhance your programming or design skills. We hope this tutorial has inspired you to explore the world of creative coding. Share your creations with us, and let your imagination run wild!

🤗 Closing Call-to-Action:

We'd love to see your unique interpretations of the star pattern. Share your creations in the comments below, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or suggestions for future tutorials. Happy coding!