Number Pattern Programs in Java

Esha Gupta
Asso ciate Senio r Executive

Updated on Oct 3, 2023 11:33 IST

Pattern programs in Java are a type of problem that use nested loops to produce
different patterns of numbers, stars (*), or other characters. In this blog we will dive
deeper specifically into number pattern programs in java.

Number pattern programs in Java display a sequence of numbers in certain patterns.

These programs are often used as a practical exercise for learning loop control
structures in Java (i.e., for loops, while loops, and do-while loops). The patterns
could be anything from a simple pyramid shape to more complex combinations and
sequences of numbers.

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Why Are Number Pattern Programs Important?

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 Understanding Control Structures: Helps understanding and mastering the use of
loops and control structures.

Problem-Solving Skills: Enhances logical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Attention to Detail: Improves attention to detail by f ocusing on precise pattern

generation.

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Basic Approach to Solve a Number Pattern Program Using an

Example

St ep 1: Underst and t he Pat t ern

Visualize the Pattern: Observe the pattern to understand its structure.

Identify the Number of Rows and Columns: Determine the number of rows and
columns in the pattern.

Analyze the Sequence: Understand how the numbers are arranged in each row and

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Example Pat t ern

1
212
32123
4321234

St ep 2: Init ialize t he Program

Start the Class and Main Method: Initialize your Java program with a class and a main
method.

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public class Main {

public st at ic void main(St ring[] args) {
// Code goes here
}
}

St ep 3: Det ermine and Set t he Number of Rows

Set the Number of Rows: Determine how many rows the pattern will have.

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int n = 4; // The pattern has 4 rows

St ep 4: Const ruct an Out er Loop f or Rows

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Create the Outer Loop: Set up an outer loop to iterate through the rows.

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f or (int i = 1; i <= n; i++) {

// Inner loops will go here
}

St ep 5: Const ruct Inner Loops f or Columns

Create Inner Loops for Columns: Utilize inner loops to manage the columns and print
the numbers.

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f or (int j = n; j >= 1; j--) {

if (j <= i) {
Syst em.out .print (j);
} else {
Syst em.out .print (" ");
}
}
f or (int k = 2; k <= i; k++) {
Syst em.out .print (k);
}

St ep 6: Combine and Execut e t he Code

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Combine All Code Segments: Combine all parts and run the program to print the
pattern.

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public class Main {

public st at ic void main(St ring[] args) {
int n = 4;
f or (int i = 1; i <= n; i++) {
f or (int j = n; j >= 1; j--) {
if (j <= i) {
Syst em.out .print (j);
} else {
Syst em.out .print (" ");
}
}
f or (int k = 2; k <= i; k++) {
Syst em.out .print (k);
}
Syst em.out .print ln();
}
}
}

Following the above steps, you can systematically approach and solve any number
pattern program in Java.

Top 10 Number Pattern Programs in Java

Right-Angle T riangle Pattern

Inverted Right-Angle T riangle Pattern

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 Pyramid Number Pattern

Inverted Pyramid Number Pattern

Diamond Number Pattern

Hollow Diamond Number Pattern

Pascal’s T riangle Pattern

Floyd’s T riangle Pattern

Palindromic Number Pattern

Binary Number Pyramid Pattern

Let ’s underst and each of t hese one by one in det ail :

Right-Angle T riangle Pattern : A simple pattern where each row contains increasing
consecutive numbers.
1
1 2
1 23
1 234
1 2345

Code

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public class Main {

public st at ic void main(St ring[] args) {
f or (int i = 1; i <= 5; i++) {
f or (int j = 1; j <= i; j++) {
Syst em.out .print (j + " ");
}
Syst em.out .print ln();
}
}
}

Inverted Right-Angle T riangle Pattern : Similar to the right-angle triangle pattern but
inverted.

1 2345
1 234
1 23
1 2
1

Code

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public class Main{

public st at ic void main(St ring[] args) {
f or (int i = 5; i >= 1; i--) {
f or (int j = 1; j <= i; j++) {
Syst em.out .print (j + " ");
}
Syst em.out .print ln();
}
}
}

Pyramid Number Pattern : A pattern of numbers arranged in the form of a pyramid.

1
121
12321
1234321
123454321

Code

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public class Main {

public st at ic void main(St ring[] args) {
int n = 5;
f or (int i = 0; i < n; i++) {
f or (int j = 0; j < n - i; j++) {
Syst em.out .print (" ");
}
f or (int k = 0; k <= i; k++) {
Syst em.out .print (k + 1);
}
f or (int l = i - 1; l >= 0; l--) {
Syst em.out .print (l + 1);
}
Syst em.out .print ln();
}
}
}

Inverted Pyramid Number Pattern : An inverted version of the pyramid number

pattern.

123456789
1234567
12345
123
1

Code

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public class Main {

public st at ic void main(St ring[] args) {
int n = 5;
f or (int i = n; i >= 1; i--) {
f or (int j = n; j > i; j--) {
Syst em.out .print (" ");
}
f or (int k = 1; k < (i * 2); k++) {
Syst em.out .print (k);
}
Syst em.out .print ln();
}
}
}

Diamond Number Pattern : A pattern where numbers are arranged in a diamond

shape.

1
123
12345
1234567
123456789
1234567
12345
123
1

Code

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public class Main {

public st at ic void main(St ring[] args) {
int n = 5;
f or (int i = 1; i <= n; i++) {
f or (int j = i; j < n; j++) {
Syst em.out .print (" ");
}
f or (int k = 1; k < (i * 2); k++) {
Syst em.out .print (k);
}
Syst em.out .print ln();
}
f or (int i = n - 1; i >= 1; i--) {
f or (int j = n; j > i; j--) {
Syst em.out .print (" ");
}
f or (int k = 1; k < (i * 2); k++) {
Syst em.out .print (k);
}
Syst em.out .print ln();
}
}
}

Hollow Diamond Number Pattern : A diamond-shaped pattern with numbers on the

border and hollow inside.
1
11
1 1

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1 1
1 1
1 1
11
1

Code

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public class Main {

public st at ic void main(St ring[] args) {
int n = 5;
f or (int i = 1; i <= n; i++) {
f or (int j = i; j < n; j++) {
Syst em.out .print (" ");
}
f or (int k = 1; k <= (2 * i - 1); k++) {
if (k == 1 || k == (2 * i - 1)) {
Syst em.out .print (1);
} else {
Syst em.out .print (" ");
}
}
Syst em.out .print ln();
}
f or (int i = n - 1; i >= 1; i--) {
f or (int j = n; j > i; j--) {
Syst em.out .print (" ");
}
f or (int k = 1; k <= (2 * i - 1); k++) {
if (k == 1 || k == (2 * i - 1)) {
Syst em.out .print (1);

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 Syst em.out .print (1);
} else {
Syst em.out .print (" ");
}
}
Syst em.out .print ln();
}
}
}

Pascal’s T riangle Pattern : A triangular pattern where each number is the sum of the
two numbers directly above it.

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11
121
1331
14641

Code

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public class Main {

public st at ic void main(St ring[] args) {
int n = 5;
f or (int i = 0; i < n; i++) {
int number = 1;
f or (int j = 0; j < n - i; j++) {
Syst em.out .print (" ");
}
f or (int k = 0; k <= i; k++) {
Syst em.out .print (number + " ");
number = number * (i - k) / (k + 1);
}
Syst em.out .print ln();
}
}
}

Floyd’s T riangle Pattern : A right-angle triangle pattern with consecutive numbers.

1
23
456
7 8 9 10

Code

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public class Main {

public st at ic void main(St ring[] args) {
int n = 4, number = 1;
f or (int i = 1; i <= n; i++) {
f or (int j = 1; j <= i; j++) {
Syst em.out .print (number + " ");
number++;
}
Syst em.out .print ln();
}
}
}

Palindromic Number Pattern : A pattern where numbers are the same in a row
forwards and backward.
1
121
12321
1234321
123454321

Code

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public class Main {

public st at ic void main(St ring[] args) {
int n = 5;
f or (int i = 1; i <= n; i++) {
f or (int j = i; j < n; j++) {
Syst em.out .print (" ");
}
f or (int k = 1; k < i; k++) {
Syst em.out .print (k);
}
f or (int l = i; l >= 1; l--) {
Syst em.out .print (l);
}
Syst em.out .print ln();
}
}
}

Binary Number Pyramid Pattern : A pyramid pattern of binary numbers (0 and 1).

0
01
010
0101
01010

Code

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public class Main {

public st at ic void main(St ring[] args) {
int n = 5;
f or (int i = 0; i < n; i++) {
f or (int j = n - 1; j > i; j--) {
Syst em.out .print (" ");
}
f or (int k = 0; k <= i; k++) {
Syst em.out .print ((k % 2) + " ");
}
Syst em.out .print ln();
}
}
}

Conclusion

Thus, number pattern programs in Java are an essential part of foundational

programming learning and practice. They not only help in understanding the use and
manipulation of loops and control statements, but also enhance logical thinking and
problem-solving skills.

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