How to Draw Pyramids in Java

Drawing such a shape in Java entails you understand the principles of loop nesting.

One of the first steps to becoming a Java programmer entails learning how to create a "for" loop, wherein a specific set of actions are reiterated until a predefined counter reaches a certain value. The next step is to build nested "for" loops. This involves creating a "for" loop and then placing another "for" loop into the initial loop. One way to learn and practice doing this is by drawing a star pyramid -- or a pyramidal shape composed of the * symbol.

Instructions

1. Establish the class by using the public function:

   public class CLASSNAME
   {
   }

   Replace "CLASSNAME" with the name you would like to use for the class.

2. Setup the class's inputs and outputs using the public static void main function:

   public static void main(String args[])
   {
   }

   Place it between the class brackets.

3. Type the initial "for" loop, which will increment the variable "p" by 1 every time the program finishes drawing a row:

   for(int p=1; p<10; p++)
   {
   }

   Insert it between the public static void main brackets.

4. Create the second "for" loop, which will increment the variable "q" by 1 while in a row and draw another portion of the pyramid:

   for(int q = 0; q < p; q++)
   {
   System.out.print("*");
   }

5. Direct the program to go to the next line every time every time it finishes drawing a row and is ready to draw the next row:

   System.out.println();

   Insert this after the second "for" loop but before the first "for" loop's second bracket.