Why does my pattern print in a single column?
You are likely using a print-line command (like println) inside the inner loop, forcing every single star onto a new line instead of keeping them on the same row.
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It always consists of an outer loop tracking the rows, one or more inner loops tracking columns/spaces, and a newline command at the end of the outer loop.
Create a table on paper. Write down the row number on the left, and the number of stars on the right. Look for a linear equation (y = mx + b) that connects them.
Yes, many patterns (like pyramids) require one inner loop to print blank spaces, followed by a second inner loop to print the stars.
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