This lab aimed to introduce basic C++ programming through 4 exercises: 1) Counting from 4 to 1, 2) Printing a star triangle pattern, 3) Printing a star pattern that goes up 1 and down 5 stars, 4) Printing a star pattern that goes up 7 and down 1 star. The lab used a personal computer and Dev C++ to write and run C++ programs that took user input and produced the corresponding output patterns.