python-string-split-and-join.md

String Split and Join

https://www.hackerrank.com/challenges/python-string-split-and-join/problem

In Python, a string can be split on a delimiter.

Example:

>>> a = "this is a string"
>>> a = a.split(" ") # a is converted to a list of strings.
>>> print a
['this', 'is', 'a', 'string']

Joining a string is simple:

>>> a = "-".join(a)
>>> print a
this-is-a-string

Task

You are given a string. Split the string on a " " (space) delimiter and join using a - hyphen.

Function Description

Complete the split_and_join function in the editor below.

split_and_join has the following parameters:

• string line: a string of space-separated words

Returns

• string: the resulting string

Input Format

The one line contains a string consisting of space separated words.

Sample Input

this is a string

Sample Output

this-is-a-string