12345 23451 34521 45321 54321
/**
* C program to print number pattern
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*/
#include <stdio.h>
int main()
{
int rows, cols, i, j;
/* Input rows and columns from user */
printf("Enter number of rows: ");
scanf("%d", &rows);
printf("Enter number of columns: ");
scanf("%d", &cols);
for(i=1; i<=rows; i++)
{
for(j=i; j<=cols; j++)
{
printf("%d", j);
}
for(j=i-1; j>=1; j--)
{
printf("%d", j);
}
printf("\n");
}
return 0;
}
Output
Enter number of rows: 5
Enter number of columns: 5
12345
23451
34521
45321
54321
Basic C programming, Loop
Before you get into this pattern it is highly recommended that you must learn some basic of number pattern printing.
Once you get acquainted with basics number pattern printing, take a minute and have a close eye on this pattern. If you can notice you might divide this entire pattern in two patterns. Let me show.
12345 2345- 345-- 45--- 5----
----- ----1 ---21 --321 -4321
After looking on both patterns separately I assume that you can easily decode the logic of these two patterns and can combine in single logic. If not here's what you need to do.
And you are done. Lets implement this now...
First understand the algorithm carefully. Then study the program line-by-line and compare it with the output. Finally, review the explanation section to strengthen your logic and programming understanding.
Rewrite the program without looking at the code. Modify values, conditions or logic and run it again. This helps improve confidence and strengthens coding skills much faster.