I believe I have arrived at a solution for the Java version of this kata. However, I am failing a test case which appears to test the method with a String -> dashatize("-");, even though the method signature calls for an int. I had even tried using an overloaded method that takes a String and then calls & returns dashatize(0) - which works in Eclipse, but no joy here on CodeWars. I am just wondering whether I am missing something or perhaps this is a glitch of some sort. Thanks in advance if you happen to see this comment and reply.

and same here... :/

My solution tests clean in Eclipse and in the preliminary tests on the site, but fails when I submit: "Should return true for a valid walk. expected: but was:". Unfortunately, I am not provided with any details as to the cause of failing the test.