fix(optimization_tutorial): replace deprecated ToTensor with v2 transforms

[Kadermiyanyedi]

Fixes #3854

Description

• Replace deprecated torchvision.transforms.ToTensor() with v2.Compose([v2.ToImage(), v2.ToDtype(torch.float32, scale=True)]) in beginner_source/basics/optimization_tutorial.py
• Aligns the tutorial with the supported torchvision v2 transforms API (ToTensor deprecated since torchvision 0.16)

Checklist

• The issue that is being fixed is referred in the description (see above "Fixes #ISSUE_NUMBER")
• Only one issue is addressed in this pull request
• Labels from the issue that this PR is fixing are added to this pull request
• No unnecessary issues are included into this pull request.

cc @subramen @svekars

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@claude Review this PR and compare it to the issue #3854

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Review: PR #3870 vs Issue #3854

• Gather context: read the PR diff and issue Update Optimization tutorial — replace deprecated ToTensor() with v2 transforms #3854
• Compare PR changes to issue requirements
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Summary

This PR replaces the deprecated torchvision.transforms.ToTensor() with the v2 transforms API (v2.Compose([v2.ToImage(), v2.ToDtype(torch.float32, scale=True)])) in beginner_source/basics/optimization_tutorial.py.

Alignment with Issue #3854

Based on the PR description, issue #3854 requests replacing the deprecated ToTensor() usage. This PR correctly addresses that by:

1. Replacing the import — from torchvision.transforms import ToTensor → from torchvision.transforms import v2 ✅
2. Updating both dataset transform calls — both training_data and test_data now use the v2 equivalent ✅
3. Using the correct v2 replacement — v2.Compose([v2.ToImage(), v2.ToDtype(torch.float32, scale=True)]) is the officially recommended replacement for ToTensor() per the torchvision docs ✅

Code Review

The change is correct and minimal. The diff is +3/-3 lines, touching only what's necessary.

One observation (non-blocking): Other tutorials in the same beginner_source/basics/ directory still use the deprecated ToTensor():

• quickstart_tutorial.py (lines 29, 46, 54)
• transforms_tutorial.py (lines 26, 31, 37, 42, 45)
• data_tutorial.py (lines 51, 59, 66)

Since this PR only targets optimization_tutorial.py (matching the scope of issue #3854), this is fine — but it does create an inconsistency within the "Learn the Basics" tutorial series. A follow-up PR for the other files would be worthwhile to ensure learners see consistent patterns across the sequence.

Verdict

LGTM — The change is correct, well-scoped, and addresses the issue as described. The v2 replacement is the canonical approach recommended by torchvision.

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[Kadermiyanyedi]

@sekyondaMeta Hi, I saw the CI failed, I am not sure why. I just rebased again but still can’t find the problem, could you help me please?

[sekyondaMeta]

@Kadermiyanyedi The failure seems to not be related to what you did in this PR. But taking a deeper look just tob e sure.