Add CustomTypesDataLoader for handling any iterable dataloader #3519
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What does this PR do?
This PR adds support for custom types in data loaders, allowing any iterable dataloader-like object to be used with proper device placement. This enhancement improves flexibility when working with custom data structures while maintaining compatibility with Accelerate's device management features.
Specifically, this PR:
CustomTypesDataLoaderclass that can handle any iterable dataloader-like objectDataLoaderConfigurationto support custom typesFixes #2975
Before submitting
Pull Request section?
test_custom_types_dataloaderWho can review?
@SunMarc @zach-huggingface as this touches core parts of the library, specifically the data loader functionality.
The changes include: