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# updateNode(_:forKey:)

Replaces the node stored under the given name.

```
final func updateNode(_ node: ShaderGraph.Node, forKey name: String) throws
```

## Discussion

Any existing edges referencing `name` are preserved and will refer to
the updated node.

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