Challenge: Star patterns without any loops

Data Analysis with Python: Zero to Pandas
#1

It is possible to create the star patterns from the loops chapter without a single for or while loop by using recursive functions (=functions that call themselves).
Let me see your best attempts!

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#2 
def star_pattern(maxn, n = 0, growing = True):
	print('*'*n)
	if 0 == n or n == maxn:
	    star_pattern(maxn, n-1 if n == maxn else n+1, not growing)
	elif growing:
	    star_pattern(maxn, n+1)
	else:
	    star_pattern(maxn, n-1, False)

This will show a simple pattern forever until you block the execution, try something like star_pattern(10)

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#3

Liked the challenge to be honest :stuck_out_tongue:

Not sure if it’s the optimal way, tried to do it without any optional arguments, but no time at the moment to tinker with it.

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#4

Here is my solution:

def star_pattern(iteration=0):
   if iteration >= 5: # maximum amount of stars is 5
       return
   else:
       print("*" * (iteration+1))
       star_pattern(iteration+1)
       if not iteration == 4:
           print("*" * (iteration+1))


star_pattern() # the initial function call

The resulting pattern looks like this:

*
**
***
****
*****
****
***
**
*
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#5

Wow, you solved all the patterns! :astonished: Great job!

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#6

Hi! Ispired by Sebgolos the rhombus stars pattern

:grin:
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