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# init(named:inputs:outputs:)

Creates a shader graph with the given name, inputs, and outputs.

```
init(named name: String, inputs: [ShaderGraph.NodeDefinition.Input], outputs: [ShaderGraph.NodeDefinition.Output]) throws
```

## Discussion> Throws: If any input or output name is empty or duplicated.

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