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# ValueGraphBuilder.expectedNodeCount method

Specifies the expected number of nodes in the graph.

Throws an error if `expectedNodeCount` is negative.

**Signature:**
```javascript
expectedNodeCount(expectedNodeCount: number): ValueGraphBuilder<N, V>;
```
**Returns:** `ValueGraphBuilder<N, V>`

## Parameters

|  Parameter | Type | Description |
|  --- | --- | --- |
|  `expectedNodeCount` | `number` |  |