Star Pattern Programs in Java

Esha Gupta
Associat e Senior Execut ive
Updated on Oct 13, 2024 20:57 IST
Pattern programs in Java are a type of problem that uses nested loops to
produce different patterns of numbers, stars (*), or other characters. In this
blog, we will dive deeper, specifically into star pattern programs in Java.

Star pattern programs in Java are popular for practising nested loop control
structures. They involve using loops to print out a particular pattern of stars (*) on
the screen.

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Why Are Star Pattern Programs Important?

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Basic Approach to Solve a Star Pattern Program

Using an Example
A step-by-step guide using a simple example: printing a right-angled triangle
star pattern.

Steps to Solve

1. Understand the Pattern

Analyze the pattern to understand the relation between the row numbers and the
number of stars in each row. In this example, the number of stars in each row equals
the row number.

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2. Initialize the Loop for Rows

Use a loop to iterate through the rows. The number of iterations should equal the
number of rows in the pattern.

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for(int i=1; i< =5; i++) {

}

3. Nested Loop for Printing Stars

Inside the loop for rows, use another loop to print stars in each row. The number of
stars is equal to the current row number.

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for(int j=1; j< =i; j++) {

System.out.print("*");
}

4. Move to the Next Line After Printing Stars in a Row

After printing stars in a row, print a newline character to move to the next row.

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System.out.println();

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public class Main {

public static void main(String[] args) {
// Outer loop for number of rows
for (int i = 1; i < = 5; i++) {
// Inner loop for number of stars in each row
for (int j = 1; j < = i; j++) {
System.out.print("*");
}
// Move to the next line after printing stars in each row
System.out.println();
}
}
}

This basic approach can be adapted to solve various other star pattern programs in
Java.

Top 10 Star Pattern Programs in Java

Square Star Pattern
Inverted Pyramid Star Pattern
Pyramid Star Pattern

Diamond Star Pattern

Hollow Square Star Pattern
Butterf ly Pattern

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 Downward Triangle Star Pattern
Hollow Diamond Star Pattern

Cross Star Pattern

Hollow Pyramid Star Pattern

Let’s understand each of these one by one in detail :

1. Square Star Pattern: This pattern forms a square with stars.

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public class Main {

public static void main(String[] args) {
for (int i = 0; i < 5; i++) {
for (int j = 0; j < 5; j++) {
System.out.print("*");
}
System.out.println();
}
}
}

2. Inverted Pyramid Star Pattern: This pattern forms an inverted pyramid with
stars.

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public class Main {

public static void main(String[] args) {
for (int i = 0; i < 5; i++) {
// Print spaces
for (int j = 0; j < i; j++) {
System.out.print(" ");
}
// Print asterisks
for (int j = i; j < 5; j++) {
System.out.print("* ");
}
System.out.println();
}
}
}

3. Pyramid Star Pattern: This pattern forms a pyramid with stars.

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public class Main {

public static void main(String[] args) {
for (int i = 0; i < 5; i++) {
// Print spaces
for (int j = 5; j > i; j--) {
System.out.print(" ");
}
// Print asterisks
for (int k = 0; k < = i; k++) {
System.out.print("* ");
}
System.out.println();
}
}
}

4. Diamond Star Pattern: This pattern prints a diamond shape with stars.

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public class Main {

public static void main(String[] args) {
int n = 5;

// Upper half of the diamond

for (int i = 0; i < n; i++) {
// Print spaces
for (int j = n - 1; j > i; j--) {
System.out.print(" ");
}
// Print asterisks
for (int k = 0; k < = i; k++) {
System.out.print("* ");
}
System.out.println();
}

// Lower half of the diamond

for (int i = 1; i < n; i++) {
// Print spaces
for (int j = 0; j < i; j++) {

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System.out.print(" ");
}
// Print asterisks
for (int k = n - 1; k > = i; k--) {
System.out.print("* ");
}
System.out.println();
}
}
}

5. Hollow Square Star Pattern: This pattern prints a square but leaves the
middle portion hollow.

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public class Main {

public static void main(String[] args) {
int n = 5;

for (int i = 0; i < n; i++) {

for (int j = 0; j < n; j++) {
// Check if it's a border position
if (i == 0 || i == n - 1 || j == 0 || j == n - 1)
System.out.print("*");
else
System.out.print(" ");
}
System.out.println();
}
}
}

6. Butterf ly Pattern: This pattern looks like a butterfly, with two symmetrical
sides filled with stars.

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public class Main {

public static void main(String[] args) {
int n = 5;

// Upper half of the diamond

for (int i = 1; i < = n; i++) {
// Print left half of the row
for (int j = 1; j < = i; j++) {
System.out.print("*");
}
// Print spaces in the middle
for (int j = 1; j < = 2 * (n - i); j++) {
System.out.print(" ");
}
// Print right half of the row
for (int j = 1; j < = i; j++) {
System.out.print("*");
}
System.out.println();
}

// Lower half of the diamond

for (int i = n; i > = 1; i--) {
// Print left half of the row
for (int j = 1; j < = i; j++) {
System.out.print("*");
}
// Print spaces in the middle
for (int j = 1; j < = 2 * (n - i); j++) {

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 System.out.print(" ");
}
// Print right half of the row
for (int j = 1; j < = i; j++) {
System.out.print("*");
}
System.out.println();
}
}
}

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7. Downward Triangle Star Pattern: This pattern forms a downward-facing

triangle with stars.

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public class Main {

public static void main(String[] args) {
// Loop to print rows
for (int i = 5; i > = 1; i--) {
// Loop to print asterisks in each row
for (int j = 1; j < = i; j++) {
System.out.print("*");
}
// Move to the next line after each row
System.out.println();
}
}
}

8. Hollow Diamond Star Pattern: This pattern prints a diamond shape with
stars, leaving the middle portion hollow.

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public class Main {

public static void main(String[] args) {
int n = 5;

// Upper half of the diamond

for (int i = 0; i < n; i++) {
// Print left side of the upper half
for (int j = i; j < n; j++) {
System.out.print("*");
}
// Print spaces in the middle
for (int k = 0; k < 2 * i; k++) {
System.out.print(" ");
}
// Print right side of the upper half
for (int j = i; j < n; j++) {
System.out.print("*");
}
System.out.println();
}

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 // Lower half of the diamond
for (int i = 1; i < n; i++) {
// Print left side of the lower half
for (int j = 0; j < = i; j++) {
System.out.print("*");
}
// Print spaces in the middle
for (int k = 2 * (n - i - 1); k > 0; k--) {
System.out.print(" ");
}
// Print right side of the lower half
for (int j = 0; j < = i; j++) {
System.out.print("*");
}
System.out.println();
}
}
}

9. Cross Star Pattern: This pattern prints a cross shape with stars.

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public class Main {

public static void main(String[] args) {
int n = 7; // Must be odd

for (int i = 0; i < n; i++) {

for (int j = 0; j < n; j++) {
// Check if the current position is in the center row or center column
if (i == n / 2 || j == n / 2) {
System.out.print("*");
} else {
System.out.print(" ");
}
}
// Move to the next line after each row
System.out.println();
}
}
}

10. Hollow Pyramid Star Pattern: This pattern forms a pyramid with stars,
leaving the middle portion hollow.

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public class Main {

public static void main(String[] args) {
int n = 5;

for (int i = 0; i < n; i++) {

// Print leading spaces
for (int j = n - 1; j > i; j--) {
System.out.print(" ");
}

// Print the first and last rows

if (i == 0 || i == n - 1) {
for (int k = 0; k < = i; k++) {
System.out.print("* ");
}
} else {
// Print the first asterisk
System.out.print("*");

// Print spaces inside the pyramid

for (int k = 1; k < i; k++) {
System.out.print(" ");
}

// Print the second asterisk

System.out.print(" *");
}

// Move to the next line

System.out.println();
}
}

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}

Conclusion
Thus, star pattern programs in Java are an essential part of foundational
programming learning and practice. They help understand the use and manipulation
of loops and control statements and enhance logical thinking and problem-solving
skills.

FAQs

What are star pattern programs in Java?

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