Part 3. Integration and advanced use

Many traditional crafts are taught using an apprentice system where students work under the guidance of a master craftsman. They learn each aspect of the craft, starting from the basics and moving up to more advanced tasks as their understanding and skills grow. Once the apprentice has learned everything their master has to teach, they move on to independent practice. Through knowledge and experience from practice they eventually become masters themselves.

The previous part of this book was our attempt to carry you through a Tika apprenticeship. By following the chapters and trying out the included examples, you’ve had a chance to work your way through all of Tika’s key features and should now be ready to start using these skills in practice. Perhaps you’ll go on to become a master Tika craftsman!

But in a complex world it’s often not enough to master just your own craft. You need to be aware of and understand the world around you and the ways in which it affects your work. This is why the apprentices of even traditional crafts like woodworking are encouraged to study topics like marketing, finance, and other business skills before they go on to start their own practice. Similarly, in this part of our book we want to give you a picture of the world around Tika and perhaps give you ideas of how to most successfully apply your newfound Tika skills within this world.