/*
This program uses methods with parameters to draw the following
lines and boxes of stars:
 
*************

*******
 
**********
*        *
**********
 
*****
*   *
*   *
*****
 
****
*  *
*  *
*  *
*  *
****

*/
public class ParameterExample {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        printLineOfStars(13);
        System.out.println();
        printLineOfStars(7);
        System.out.println();
        
        printBoxOfStars(10, 3);
        System.out.println();
        printBoxOfStars(5, 4);
        System.out.println();
        printBoxOfStars(4, 6);
    }
    
    public static void printLineOfStars(int number) {
        for (int i = 1; i <= number; i++) {
            System.out.print("*");
        }
        System.out.println();
    }
    
    public static void printBoxOfStars(int width, int height) {
        printLineOfStars(width);
        
        for (int line = 1; line <= height - 2; line++) {
            System.out.print("*");
            for (int i = 1; i <= width - 2; i++) {
                System.out.print(" ");
            }
            System.out.println("*");
        }
        
        printLineOfStars(width);
    }
}