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# addNode(_:)

Adds a node to the graph and returns its name.

```
@discardableResult final func addNode(_ node: ShaderGraph.Node) throws -> String
```

## Return Value

The name used to reference this node in subsequent calls.

## Discussion> Throws: If the node is invalid for this graph.

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