How do I get the most out of my battery?

Hello all,
I bought a MacBook Pro around 3/4 weeks ago, and I was just wondering how I should treat my battery to get the most use out of it. Should I use the computer until it needs charged? Should I leave it on the charger when I'm using it? Should I let it get below a certain percentage before I charge it?
I'm just looking for some tips because prior to purchasing a Mac I had a HP Laptop. I really ran down the battery on it because I left it plugged in too often.
Any info or suggestions are greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Andrew

exactly as Csound1 says.
keep it plugged in when you're close to a power outlet - but don't leave it plugged in 7 days a week....
once in a while, use under it's own power and charge it back up when it's down to 75% to keep your battery in optimal condition.
once every couple of months, use under it's own power and charge it back up when it's down to 35%.....
do not constantly discharge your battery to 0% - will shorten the life of your battery.
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