# `ShadingNodes.node`

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Method of [`ShadingNodes`](ShadingNodes.md) · labs, `@experimental` · since 2.0.0

```ts
node<T extends ShadingUniformType>(name: string, inputs: Readonly<Record<string, ShadingNode | number | Point2 | Point3>>): ShadingNode<T>;
```

A node of the set above by its MaterialX name (e.g. 'mix', 'holo_simplexnoise3d'), with its inputs by their MaterialX names.

## Generic-API test (spec 3.1)

| Rule | Result |
| --- | --- |
| 1. Neutral name | pass: `node` names no product |
| 2. A precedent | pass (through its owner [`ShadingNodes`](ShadingNodes.md)): [Babylon.js NodeMaterial](https://github.com/BabylonJS/Babylon.js/blob/master/packages/dev/core/src/Materials/Node/nodeMaterial.ts) (row `K21`); [Blender shader nodes](https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/render/shader_nodes/index.html) (row `K21`) |
| 3. Two apps, or labs | labs (`@experimental` at a stable path, reached through `has()` or `supports()`): it graduates when a second app uses it; apps today: app-510d750508, app-59c5b5751e |
| 4. The cheaper fix first | decided per need in Appendix B: rows `K21` (through its owner [`ShadingNodes`](ShadingNodes.md)) at tier labs (a member only where no rule, data, asset or app code serves the need) |