Getting Started with SQLPad and Distributed SQL on Google Kubernetes Engine

SQLPad is an open-source web application that allows users to write, run, and visualize SQL queries on various databases, including YugabyteDB, PostgreSQL, and others. This tutorial guides readers through setting up a 3-node YugabyteDB cluster on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), building the Northwind database, configuring SQLPad, and connecting to the YugabyteDB cluster using the SQLPad UI. The tutorial covers the basics of Distributed SQL databases, which are becoming popular for cloud-native environments, and introduces readers to YugabyteDB, a PostgreSQL-compatible distributed SQL database built on Google Spanner's design principles. By following this tutorial, users can gain hands-on experience with SQLPad and YugabyteDB, exploring their capabilities and potential applications in various industries.