Can Non-Developers Achieve Expert Results Using AI Tools?
Researcher: Yarden
You are invited to participate in a 3-month research study examining whether individuals with no programming or development background can achieve results comparable to experienced developers when using Claude CLI (an AI-powered command-line tool).
What You Will Do
- Subscribe to Claude Pro ($20/month minimum) to access Claude CLI
- Create a GitHub account (free) for version control, project storage, and collaboration
- Complete a short baseline questionnaire about your background and expectations
- Use Claude CLI to complete project-based tasks with researcher guidance
- Submit a short weekly progress form (5 minutes)
- Participate in optional check-ins with researcher Yarden for questions or support
Time Commitment
- Duration: 3 months
- Weekly: 5-minute progress form + optional check-ins as needed
- Total investment: $60 (3 months Claude Pro) + your time
What You Will Receive
- Personalized guidance from Yarden to improve your Claude CLI results
- Practical tools and techniques to maximize AI tool effectiveness
- Direct support — contact Yarden anytime with questions or concerns about your project
- Real project development — not just theoretical tasks, but actual work on your own projects
- Skill development — learn to use professional development tools (GitHub, CLI, AI agents)
Study Purpose
Beyond the research thesis, this study helps participants like you develop real projects while learning professional tools and techniques along the way.
Your Benefits
- Develop the projects you have always envisioned but lacked the requisite knowledge or tools to execute
- Learn GitHub for version control and collaboration
- Familiarize yourself with advanced tooling like Claude CLI with expert guidance
- Gain confidence working with developer tools
- Receive personalized support throughout the 3 months
Confidentiality and Data Use
- Your GitHub repositories will be shared with researcher Yarden for project evaluation
- All other responses kept confidential and used for research purposes only
- Results may be published in aggregate form (no individual identification)
Voluntary Participation
Participation is completely voluntary. You may withdraw at any time without penalty by contacting Yarden. If you withdraw, you will not receive guidance or support after withdrawal.
Contact Information
Researcher: Yarden
Technical Support: Contact Yarden for any Claude CLI or GitHub setup issues
By clicking "Continue" or beginning the baseline questionnaire, you confirm:
- You understand this is a 3-month commitment with $20/month Claude Pro subscription
- You agree to create a GitHub account and share repositories with researcher Yarden
- You consent to weekly progress forms and optional check-ins
- You understand you will receive guidance, tools, and support for your projects
- You agree to participate voluntarily and may withdraw at any time
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