\(\begin{array}{ccccc}*&&&&*\\&*&&*&\\&&*&&\\&*&&*&\\*&&&&*\end{array}\) 

Write a program that reads a number and displays the above pattern.

---

Difficulty level

---

This exercise is mostly suitable for LEVEL 1 students

---

#include<stdio.h>
#include<conio.h>

void main()
{
	int N, i, j;
	do{
		printf("Enter N: ");
		scanf("%d",&N);
	}while(N<=0);

	for(i=1; i<2*N; i++)
    	{
		for(j=1; j<2*N; j++)
            		if(j==i || (j==2*N - i))
				printf("*");
            		else
               		 	printf(" ");

        	printf("\n");
    	}

	getch();
}

---

Click here for more Repetitive structure exercises! Click here for more Star patterns exercises! Back to the list of exercises

---

Looking for a more challenging exercise, try this one !!
Hashing with a special collision function

Mistakes may occur. If, while solving, you come across any mistakes with the codes, please, don't hesitate to contact me so that we may correct it together, creating a better programming community.
All proposed suggestions are most welcomed. !!!