> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.paradime.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# IDE preferences

> Paradime IDE Preferences: Customize your dbt™ development environment. Tailor settings for an optimized and personalized workflow

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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**](/products/code-ide/left-panel/git-lite) (Default): A simplified interface for common git operations
  * Ideal for basic workflows
  * Streamlined for essential git commands
  * Learn more about Git Lite
* [**Git Advanced**](/guides/working-with-git/git-advanced): 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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## Related topics

- [User interface](/products/code-ide/user-interface/index.md)
- [Git Lite](/products/code-ide/left-panel/git-lite.md)
- [Working with Git](/guides/working-with-git/index.md)
- [Git Advanced](/guides/working-with-git/git-advanced.md)