# IDE preferences

Paradime IDE offers customizable preferences to enhance your dbt™ development experience. This guide covers the key settings you can adjust to optimize your workflow.

### Visual Preferences

#### Theme Settings

Paradime offers both light and dark themes to suit your visual preference:

* **Light Mode**: A bright theme ideal for well-lit environments
* **Dark Mode**: A dark theme that reduces eye strain in low-light settings

To switch between themes, use the theme toggle button located at the bottom left of your screen.

### Git Workflow Preferences

#### Git Experience Modes

Paradime provides two different git interfaces to match your workflow needs:

* [**Git Lite**](/app-help/documentation/code-ide/left-panel/git-lite.md) (Default): A simplified interface for common git operations
  * Ideal for basic workflows
  * Streamlined for essential git commands
  * Learn more about Git Lite
* [**Git Advanced**](/app-help/concepts/working-with-git/git-advanced.md): A comprehensive interface for complex git operations
  * Supports advanced branching strategies
  * Provides detailed git history visualization
  * Learn more about Git Advanced

To switch between Git Lite and Git Advanced, use the Git panel toggle at the bottom of your screen.

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