StringSplitAndJoin.py

__author__ = 'Sanjay'


# 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.
#
# Input Format
# The first line contains a string consisting of space separated words.
#
# Output Format
# Print the formatted string as explained above.
#
# Sample Input
#
# this is a string
# Sample Output
#
# this-is-a-string

userInput = input()
# solution 1:
print (userInput.replace(" ", "-"))
# Solution 2:
print ("-".join(userInput.split()))