MacBook Pro Battery - what is the best way?

I have tried researching this before i ask, but i am not fully sure, so i am here asking
I recently bought a MacBook Pro. I use it as my desktop (plugged to external monitor), so it is the computer i use all day long. Since I was a PC user before, i am used to disconnecting the power when the battery is full. Now i am not sure this is the best way for the MAC.
Since I cannot take the battery out in this laptop, is it okay to plug it on and off as the battery is either charged or needs charging? I read in a few a places that you can keep it plugged most of the time and that means that the computer will be using the power and not the battery power, is this okay to do, and is it accurate?
Any advice would be appreciated

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