Robin Glauser


My Blog about Development, Design and my random thoughts.

How living with my grandparents led me to build an app with AI

About a year ago, I moved in with my grandparents while going back to school for my master’s degree. Somewhere along the way, my mother suggested installing a few games on their phones. They were already comfortable using their phones, so why not give them something fun to play? We looked for games to install, but a lot of what … Read More


Security Through Obfuscation Is Dead

My brother vibe coded a country guessing game called Guessterra. One of its features lets you challenge another player. You finish a game, generate a link, send it to someone else, and they get the same country to guess. As his brother, naturally, my first thought was not: “What a nice feature.” It was: “I wonder if I can break … Read More


The Small Habit That Makes Events Better

Great events rarely happen by accident. They improve through iteration. You try something, you notice what works, you notice what does not, and then you adjust it next time. The small habit that makes this possible is simple: Write things down immediately. Not later. Not “after the event”. During the event. Because afterwards, you forget the details. You might remember … Read More


What I Learned From a Year of Online Tutoring

Over the last year I have done quite a bit of online tutoring, mostly one-on-one lessons in math and programming with students around 13 to 15 years old. Most lessons are one to two hours long and usually with the same students over a longer period of time. This post is partly a personal reference for myself and partly a … Read More


Combining 3d printing and pottery: Part III: The computer part

So, the last part covered buying the 3D printer. What about the second part, creating a model? You can of course start with ready-made files and look for stamps or rollers you like. In Part V, I’ll share a list of nice things you can 3D print for pottery. Where to get ready-made files you can print If you are … Read More


3 lessons from “How to Speak”

Your success in life will be determined largely by your ability to speak, your ability to write, and the quality of your ideas. In that order. If there is one presentation that everyone interested in public speaking should watch, it is the one above by the late Patrick Winston. There are far worse ways to spend an hour, and this … Read More


Combining 3d printing and pottery: Part II What 3D printer should I get?

Read the first part here. What do we need to print a stamp with a 3D printer? You need two things, a functioning 3D printer and a model to print. Where to get these things? And which 3D printer should you get? The first 3D printer I bought was a Ultimaker 2+ Extended for a hefty sum, back when I … Read More


Combining 3d printing and pottery: Part I: Backstory

This is the start of a series I’d like to do on how to combine 3D Printing and pottery. The idea is for people who like technology to learn something about pottery and maybe get involved doing pottery yourself. And for the people doing pottery to get inspired to experiment with new methods and learn what tools are available. As … Read More


3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Unboxing My Bambu Lab A1

You bought a Bambu Lab A1 (or A1 Mini), your friend just bought one or you want to buy one and be prepared for what issues you could face? You’ve come to the right place! First of all it’s a bit hard to find the right unboxing instructions, there are a lot and some are wrong or are missing steps. … Read More


Navigating the Java Ecosystem: A Clear Guide to JDK, JRE and More

This article is designed to simplify navigating the Java ecosystem by addressing common confusions and questions in a straightforward manner. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting out, understanding these nuances will help you master the complexities of Java with greater ease. JDK vs. JRE: Tools of the Trade Q: What’s the difference between JDK and JRE? The JDK … Read More