title: XML Serialization vs LINQ to XML
body: <p>I have few questions on XML serialization and LINQ to XML.</p>
  
  <p>When do we use XML Serialization and LINQ to XML?  Please specify the kind of situations or scenarios to use XML Serialziation and LINQ to XML.</p>
  
  <p>What are the differences between XML Serialization and LINQ to XML?</p>
  
  <p>What are the benefits of using XML Serialziation over LINQ to XML and vice-versa.</p>
  
  <p>I have read in msdn and various blogs about DOM vs LINQ to XML but could not find much information on XML Serialization vs LINQ to XML.  It would be great if we can consolidate all the methods of XML in .NET with pros and cons.</p>
  
  <p>Thanks for your help in advance.</p>
  
  <p>Regards,</p>
  
  <p>Sushma</p>