Square Pattern Construction | Dataford Interview Questions

Given an integer n, return an array of strings of asterisks and spaces to build a square of size n.

The square must be hollow: every border position contains *, and every interior position contains a space. Implement def build_square(n):, returning a list of exactly n strings, each with exactly n characters.

Constraints

1 <= n <= 100
The output contains exactly n strings
Each output string contains exactly n characters
The square is hollow, including its border

Function Signature

def build_square(n):

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Problem

Given an integer n, return an array of strings of asterisks and spaces to build a square of size n.

Constraints

1 <= n <= 100
The output contains exactly n strings
Each output string contains exactly n characters
The square is hollow, including its border

Function Signature

def build_square(n):

Your question is Square Pattern Construction. Start with the requirements in the Question tab.

Run and submit as often as you like. When you're ready, talk me through your approach or go straight to the code.