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# init(composition:)

Initializes and returns a  composition layer using the provided Quartz Composer composition.

```
init!(composition: QCComposition!)
```

## Parameters

`composition`

The Quartz Composer composition to use as content.

## Return Value

The initialized `QCCompositionLayer` object or `nil` if initialization is not successful.

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