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+"""
+This example shows how to deploy a local charm. It:
+
+1. Connects to current model.
+2. Uploads a local charm (directory on filesystem) to the model.
+3. Deploys the uploaded charm.
+
+"""
+import asyncio
+import logging
+
+from juju.model import Model
+from juju import loop
+
+
+async def main():
+    model = Model()
+    await model.connect_current()
+
+    # Deploy a local charm using a path to the charm directory
+    await model.deploy(
+        '/home/tvansteenburgh/src/charms/ubuntu',
+        application_name='ubuntu',
+        series='trusty',
+    )
+
+    await model.disconnect()
+
+
+if __name__ == '__main__':
+    logging.basicConfig(level=logging.DEBUG)
+    ws_logger = logging.getLogger('websockets.protocol')
+    ws_logger.setLevel(logging.INFO)
+    loop.run(main())