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boxOfStars

Language/Type: Java parameters

Write a method named boxOfStars that accepts two integer parameters representing a width and height in characters, and prints to the console a 'box' figure whose border is * stars and whose center is made of spaces. For example, the call of boxOfStars(8, 5); should print the following output: 

********
*      *
*      *
*      *
********

You may assume that the values passed for the width and height are at least 2.

Method: Write a Java method as described, not a complete program or class.

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