A null terminator is a zero-value byte marking the end of a string in C and C++. It enables functions like `strlen()` to locate string boundaries, preventing memory overruns. Programmers and embedded systems developers rely on it for safe, efficient text processing, though misuse can cause buffer overflow vulnerabilities.
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