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Now to have some fun with loops! Write a program that first gets a number of columns C and lines L from the user and then creates an ASCII pattern that is L× C characters large. Your program should use nested loops, if statements, and randomness. Don't copy the example below - be creative with your pattern! $./main Welcome to the ASCII art generator!

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To create an ASCII art generator, prompt the user for the number of columns and lines, use nested loops for iteration, apply randomness for character selection, and optionally use if statements for pattern rules.

Step-by-step explanation:

ASCII Art Generator in Python

Creating an ASCII art generator involves writing a program that utilizes nested loops, if statements, and randomness for generating a pattern based on user input for the number of columns C and lines L.

The following is an outline of the steps you would need to write such a program in Python:

Ask the user for the number of columns and lines.

Use nested loops, where the outer loop will iterate over each line, and the inner loop will iterate over each column.

Within the inner loop, utilize a random function to decide which ASCII character to print.

An if statement can be used to apply any rules for pattern formation, such as alternating characters, or specific characters on certain indexes.

Use print function to output the characters, ending the inner loop with a newline character to advance to the next line.

With these steps, you can create a unique ASCII art generator that can produce a varied and interesting output based on the user's desired dimensions.

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