The article discusses how syntactic theories have evolved, focusing on the Generative Grammar framework. It explains the Minimalist Program by Chomsky, which emphasizes simplicity in language structure. Key concepts like economy, grammar architecture, and Merge are highlighted. Differences between the Minimalist Program and older theories are noted. The paper also covers Agree and cyclicity in phase theory, projections, and labeling in bare phrase structure. It explores new ideas like exocentric structures and feature sharing. The article concludes by mentioning the growth of Generative Grammar and the importance of experimental syntax in developing syntactic theories.