Question 1

Is this the same logic used to parse 2D arrays?

Accepted Answer

Yes, traversing a 2D array matrix uses the exact same nested loop structure, substituting 'row' and 'col' for array indices.

Question 2

What makes the square pattern unique?

Accepted Answer

In a square pattern, the number of columns printed is constant and does not depend on which row is currently being printed.

Question 3

What is the time complexity of printing an N x N square?

Accepted Answer

The outer loop runs N times, and the inner loop runs N times. Therefore, the time complexity is exactly O(N^2).

Question 4

How do I print a rectangle instead of a square?

Accepted Answer

Instead of both loops running up to N, the outer loop runs up to the 'height' variable, and the inner loop runs up to the 'width' variable.

Is this the same logic used to parse 2D arrays?

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