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[BUG] - Depracate the usage of Nested Tensors

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intermediate_source/transformer_building_blocks.py
unstable_source/nestedtensor.py
https://github.com/pytorch/pytorch/issues/171814

Describe the bug

intermediate_source/transformer_building_blocks.py

We need to depracate the usage of NestedTensors in all tutorials and replace with varlen attention.
We put a warning to not use them but we should provide what should be used instead.

Describe your environment
  • PyTorch 2.10

cc @albanD @jbschlosser

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Research direction

Inspect intermediate_source/transformer_building_blocks.py and unstable_source/nestedtensor.py, then review PyTorch issue #171814 and the warning in PR #3726 for the intended varlen attention replacement. Update the tutorials so they no longer use NestedTensors and verify the affected examples remain consistent with the guidance.

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Tech stack
python
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documentation
Issue type
Documentation
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3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
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Newbie friendliness
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