# Overview

We use the **`repeat_pattern()` method** to create a sequence with a pattern repeated the number of times as indicated. 

With the `repeat_pattern()` method, we must provide the sample pattern we want to repeat as a sequence. We'll have to give the number of times we would like the pattern to be made. The `repeat_pattern()` method will make the pattern as we intend.

## Syntax 
```
repeat_pattern(pattern,count)
``` 
## Parameters
* `pattern`: This parameter is an object value that serves as the sample of the pattern we'd want to repeat as much as possible.  

* `count`: This integer value determines how many times the pattern will be created.

For instance, if we wish to create a repeated pattern out of a variable  `A = {1,2,3}` which we want to repeat five times. Using the `repeat_pattern()` method, we'll get an outcome such as: `{1,2,3,1,2,3,1,2,3,1,2,3,1,2,3}`.

## Return value 

This function will return a sequence containing a repeated pattern. The length of the returned sequence is obtained by multiplying the count by the length of the pattern. 

```
length = count*length(pattern)
```

If the method fails due to the wrong `pattern` parameter, it will return an empty sequence.

## Code
Let's see the code below on how to use the `repeat_pattern()` method.

include std/sequence.e
sequence pattern = {1,2,3}
sequence pat = "This day"
sequence output1, output2

output1 = repeat_pattern(pat,4)
output2 = repeat_pattern(pattern,4)

printf(1,"\n%s\n",{output1})
print(1,output2)


## Explanation
* Line 1: Add the `sequence.e` module.
* Line 2–4: We declare some variables.
* Line 6–7: We use the `repeat_pattern()` method to create a pattern.
* Line 9–10: We display the patterns four times.

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What is the repeat_pattern() method in Euphoria?

The repeat_pattern() method creates a sequence by repetitively appending a given pattern for a specified number of times.