Learn PYTORCH with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 24, 2025
Practical Examples
MNIST handwritten digit classification
CIFAR-10 image classification
Sentiment analysis using LSTM
Time series forecasting
Image segmentation with U-Net or Mask R-CNN
Troubleshooting
Fix shape mismatches between layers
Handle NaN/Inf loss during training
Ensure tensors are on the correct device (CPU/GPU)
Optimize DataLoader performance
Debug gradient computation issues
Testing Guide
Unit-test custom layers and models
Validate model predictions on sample inputs
Monitor GPU utilization
Check for overfitting/underfitting
Verify TorchScript/ONNX exports work correctly
Deployment Options
TorchScript for production deployment
ONNX export for cross-framework compatibility
Integration with PyTorch Serve for serving APIs
Use TorchLite for mobile devices
Containerized deployment in cloud environments
Tools Ecosystem
TorchVision for computer vision models and datasets
TorchText for NLP datasets and preprocessing
TorchAudio for audio tasks
PyTorch Lightning for high-level training pipelines
ONNX for interoperability and deployment
Integrations
NumPy and Pandas for data processing
OpenCV for image preprocessing
Matplotlib/Seaborn for visualization
HuggingFace Transformers for NLP
CUDA/cuDNN for GPU acceleration
Productivity Tips
Use pre-trained models where possible
Leverage PyTorch Lightning for structured training
Profile code early
Use proper batching and data pipelines
Prototype small models before scaling
Challenges
Train a simple feedforward network
Implement CNN for image classification
Build LSTM for sequence modeling
Use mixed precision and GPU acceleration
Deploy a model via TorchScript or ONNX