I meant exactly what you're referring to. Source code isn't the only thing that can go under source control. As long as the file isn't fully binary and is in a somewhat readable human format it can be subject to version control and therefore a Merge Queue.

>It's practically impossible to optimize something like: will our software development process allow us to deliver new functionality faster and win market share?

This is my point. It's impossible in the same way optimizing a painting of still life is impossible. Therefore it's not really engineering.

>There is far more ambiguity in software development than in other fields.

Edsger Dijkstra, had it right.