how to print a triangle in between in java
 

public class Pattern {


public static void main(String[] args) {

int i,j;


for(i=4;i>0;i--)
{
for(j=i-1;j>0;j--)
{
System.out.print("-");
}
System.out.print("*");


/*
for(i=0;i<3;i++)
{
for(j=0;j<(2*i)+1;j++)
{
System.out.print("-");
}
System.out.println();
}

*/



System.out.print("*");

for(j=i-1;j>0;j--)
{
System.out.print("-");

}

System.out.println();
}

}

}

here i want the commented loop to run in between the astrix so that i need the output as-


---*---
--*-*--
-*---*-
*-----*


i know its lame but i cudnt connect it

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Doesn't take a rocket surgeon to read a few for loops... ;-)

guys actually this is not at all a homework assignment,i just want to print the triangle like i have already shown and plus i just wanted to practise my looping but i am stuck here for the past few days,that is y im seeking for help and then ill move on to other more important topics

ps what is a rocket surgeon anyways :P
either its a rocket scientist or a surgeon....??

Have you fixed your program? One error which is clearly seen is that your code is unable to print top line because it always prints two stars (*).

It's just acid kewpie teasing me.

yes i have thanks a lot anyways

public class Pattern {

public static void main(String[] args) {

int i, j,n=4;

for(i=0;i<4;i++,n--)
{
for(j=0;j<n;j++)
{
System.out.print(" ");
}

System.out.print("*");

for(j=1;j<(2*i)+1;j++) { System.out.print(" ");
}

System.out.print("*");

for(j=0;j<n;j++)
{
System.out.print(" ");
}

System.out.println();
}

}

}