# Creating Schedules

**Paradime's Bolt Schedules** allows you to automate your dbt™ workflows either through our intuitive UI or as code using YAML configuration. Choose the method that best fits your team's workflow to create reliable, efficient data pipelines.

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To get started, Paradime provides a set of pre-configured [**Templates**](/app-help/documentation/bolt/creating-schedules/templates.md) that cover common dbt™ scheduling and workflow needs. These templates can be used as-is or customized to suit your specific requirements.
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### Setup Process

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The Bolt documentation primarily covers creating schedules through the Bolt UI. For teams preferring YAML-based configurations for Bolt schedules, see section [Schedules as Code](/app-help/documentation/bolt/creating-schedules/schedules-as-code.md).&#x20;
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