Stars.java

public class Stars {

    /**
    *   Program:    Stars.java
    *   Purpose:    Demonstrate recursion
    *   Creator:    Chris Clarke
    *   Created:    23.10.2012
    */

    public static void main(String[] args) {
        for (int i=5; i>0; i--) {
            printStars(i);
            System.out.println(); // new line
        }
    }

    public static void printStars(int n) {
        System.out.print("*");
        if (n>1) printStars(n-1);   // recursive method call
    }
}